Botulism food poisoning remains a health problem From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 29, 1987 | Copyright (null) Chicago Sun-Times. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Botulism is an uncommon but serious type of food poisoning. It is caused by the most deadly of all natural poisons. This poison (toxin) blocks transmission of impulses from nerves to muscles and thus leads to severe weakness, paralysis or even death.

The toxin is produced by bacteria (Clostridium botulinum) that commonly inhabit soil in the form of harmless spores. The spores are hardy. High temperatures are required to kill them. By contrast, although the toxin can be lethal, it i...

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