Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin made by a bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. Such bacteria are commonly found in soil. Botulism can be found in food packaged in defective cans, including those with leaky seams, can become contaminated because the bacteria can be sucked into the containers as the product cools, according to health officials. The FDA and CDC have found over 90 items that Americans commonly eat that contain botulism. Botulinum toxin is extremely potent. Even opening a contaminated can may expose consumers to the toxin if it is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the eye or breaks in the skin.
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scary article Paul, thanks alot!!
Not a pleasant thought that we could get sick just by eating a can of chicken soup!
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