Understanding Botulism: Makeup and Deadliest Diseases

Botulism: What You Need to Know 🤔 What's Going On? Botulism can cause severe paralysis. This toxin loves to hang out in low-oxygen environments, like in canned or jarred foods. 🔍 Prevention Tips: Pressure Canning is Key: For low-acid foods, make sure you're using pressure canning. You need to hit those high temps to wipe out those spores. Acidify Your Canned Goods: Adding lemon juice or vinegar to foods like tomatoes helps lower the pH, making it harder for the toxin to form. Safe Storage: Kee

Recognizing Signs of Botulism: What You Need to Know

An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in a dozen states, a California health official said Monday. Now, the company is expanding its voluntary recall to include all products while the investigation continues. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent has the latest on the recall. #formula #babies #botulism #health #recall

Understanding Botulism in Fermented Garlic and Honey