I see a lot of people pairing botulism with like bad food? What is it about food that’s gone bad that makes botulism happen? What even is botulism? Obvi I can search it up, but I want to be explained it in very very laymens terms and to why it happens
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Botulism is a type of food poisoning caused by the toxin from a specific bacteria called *clostridium botulinum.* Typically, it comes from improperly stored or persevered food like in cans or jars. The improper storage and preservation allows the spores of the bacteria to grow and release to toxin into the food.
Botulism is a lot less common than other types of food poisoning, but it’s more serious. Unlike more common types of food poisoning that typically just cause diarrhea and vomiting for a day or two, botulism can cause neurological problems and muscle paralysis, which, if untreated, can potentially cause you to stop breathing and die. It also takes a lot longer to recover from.
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