Botulism and Cooking: 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 problems. One of the most common ways to contract botulism is through contaminated food, which raises the question: can cooking kill botulism? In this article, we will delve … Read more