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(Created page with "'''Botulism''' is a particularly deadly kind of food poisoning. Here are some key facts that people need to know to avoid the risk. ==Intro== * Botulism is caused by '''botulinum toxin''', which is produced by a type of bacteria known as ''clostridium botulinum''. * The toxin is what kills. * The toxin is rare, even though the bacteria are common. The bacteria only grow and produce the toxin in specific conditions. ==Under what conditions is the toxin produced== * Low...") |
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* Botulinum toxin is considered one of the most deadly toxins known, because the lethal dose is just a few micrograms. But those micrograms do take awhile for bacteria to produce (don't be too reassured tho) | * Botulinum toxin is considered one of the most deadly toxins known, because the lethal dose is just a few micrograms. But those micrograms do take awhile for bacteria to produce (don't be too reassured tho) | ||
==External links== | |||
* [https://www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/2021-02/Clostridium_botulinum.pdf USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service - Clostridium botulinum] | |||