Botulism
A rare but serious illness caused by toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacterium. The bacterium may enter the body through wounds, or they may live in improperly canned or preserved food.
There are three main kinds of botulism:
Foodborne clostridium botulinum is found in soil and untreated water throughout the world. It produces spores that survive in improperly preserved or canned food, where they produce toxin. When eaten, even minute amounts of this toxin can lead to severe poisoning. Foods most commonly contaminated are home-canned vegetables, cured pork and ham, and smoked or raw fish.
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