FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Botulism is the most deadly form of food poisoning.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Foodborne botulism is a serious, potentially fatal disease. However, it is relatively rare. It is an intoxication usually caused by ingestion of potent neurotoxins, the botulinum toxins, formed in contaminated foods. Person to person transmission of botulism does not occur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Botulism (“BOT-choo-liz-um”) is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. This toxin is made by Clostridium botulinum and sometimes Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Botulism is a rare but deadly form of food poisoning. It is caused by a bacteria (clostridium botulinum) that is found all over, even in soil and water. Botulism can happen when: You eat low-acid foods that are not properly canned or preserved at home.

Detailed explanation-4: -Botulism is a potentially fatal paralytic illness caused by a toxin (poison) that is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Foodborne botulism happens when a person consumes a food in which Cl. botulinum has been able to grow and produce toxin.

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