Pressure Cooking and Botulism: Separating Fact from Fiction

Botulism is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium produces a toxin that can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure. One of the most common ways to contract botulism is through contaminated food, particularly home-canned goods. Pressure cooking is often touted as a way to kill off … Read more