Can You Cook Off 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 people contract botulism is through contaminated food, which raises the question: can you cook off botulism? In this article, we’ll delve … Read more