Q: How do I avoid botulism poisoning in my potato salad and deviled eggs during the summer picnic season? I am very concerned about this.— Chris Snashall, Grove City, OhioA: Let's first distinguish between botulism and other forms of foodborne illnesses.Botulism is a severe illness in which a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum causes paralysis — and in severe cases, death.Botulism is most often caused by food that isn't properly home-canned. Typically it [...]
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