A group of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the soil that grow best in anaerobic (in the absence of oxygen) conditions. The bacteria form heat-resistant spores which allow them to survive in a dormant state until exposed to conditions that can support their growth. Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin, a highly potent [..]

A rod-shaped spore-forming bacteria that produces a lethal toxin when grown in anaerobic conditions. A tiny amount absorbed will cause paralysis of the involuntary muscles such as the diaphragm leadin [..]

Vegetables, some tomatoes, figs, all meats, fish, seafoods and some dairy foods are low acid. To control all risks of botulism; jars of these foods must be (l) heat processed in a pressure canner, or (2) acidified to a pH of 4.6 or lower before processing in boiling water.

A species of anaerobic, gram-positive, rod-shaped Bacteria in the Family Clostridiaceae that produces Proteins with characteristic neurotoxicity. It is the etiologic agent of Botulism in Humans, wild [..]

A species of anaerobic, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria in the family Clostridiaceae that produces proteins with characteristic neurotoxicity. It is the etiologic agent of BOTULISM in humans, wild [..]

Vegetables, some tomatoes, figs, all meats, fish, seafoods and some dairy foods are low acid. To control all risks of botulism; jars of these foods must be (l) heat processed in a pressure canner, or [..]

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A gram positive, rod shaped bacterium that produces several different toxins. The best known are neurotoxins that can cause flaccid muscular paralysis seen in botulism. Commonly found in soil and some [..]

species|family|Clostridiaceae|the bacterium that secretes the toxin botulin