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   Can botulism be prevented?

   • Many cases of botulism are preventable. Many cases of foodborne botulism have happened after people ate home-canned, preserved, or fermented foods that were contaminated with toxin. The foods might have become contaminated if they were not canned (processed) correctly.

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   How do you prevent foodborne botulism?

   • Safely throw away food and cans that may be contaminated. Use a bleach solution to wipe up spills of food that may be contaminated. Home-canned vegetables are the most common cause of botulism outbreaks in the United States. From 1996 to 2014, there were 210 outbreaks of foodborne botulism reported to CDC.

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   What should I do if I have botulism?

   • If you or someone you know has symptoms of botulism, see your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately. Get in-depth information on botulism and resources for diagnosing and caring for patients with botulism. CDC offers laboratory confirmation of botulism by testing human specimens and foods.

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   Learn how to prevent botulism from different sources, such as home-canned foods, wounds, infant botulism, iatrogenic botulism, and adult intestinal colonization. Find out the symptoms, causes, and treatments of each type of botulism and how to protect yourself from infection.

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   Jul 12, 2022 · Learn about botulism, a rare but serious condition caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves. Find out how botulism can be prevented by proper food handling, wound care and immunization.

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   Feb 22, 2023 · Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that produce a poison that attacks your nervous system. Learn about the different types of botulism, how they can be prevented and treated, and what are the signs and symptoms to watch out for.

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   Oct 6, 2006 · Public health agencies are conducting the following activities to prevent or control botulism: Public education about botulism prevention is an ongoing activity. Information about safe canning is widely available for consumers. State health departments and CDC have botulism experts on-hand to consult with physicians 24 hours a day.