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Offers resources on botulism, a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, including potential causes, symptoms, prevention, treatment, and the related health issues and concerns.
Information on what is botulism, how it is spread, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) causes the foodborne illness called botulism. Botulism is a food intoxication. Foodborne illness occurs when a person consumes food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses or parasites. This condition is often referred to as "food poisoning".
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Garlic-in-oil is a popular homemade food item that can cause serious health problems if it is not stored properly. If you make and use this item at home, you can take steps to protect your family from the possibility of food poisoning.
Source: Health Canada
Infant botulism is a rare disease that can affect otherwise healthy children who are less than a year old. The only food linked to cases of infant botulism in Canada is honey, so Health Canada is advising parents and caregivers not to feed honey to infants.
Source: Health Canada
Fact sheet on the safe handling of such foods as garlic, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, hot peppers, and mushrooms when stored in oil.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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