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Botulism is a rare, but deadly disease. It is a neurotoxin that was first linked through canned-foods. Botulism can be contracted through contaminated food and water. Especially in canned foods that have not been sealed correctly.

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The symptoms of this disease include difficulty swallowing and speaking, drooling, facial weakness, paralysis, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, etc.

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Clostridium Botulinum can affect anyone; however, infants under the age of 12 months are more susceptible to contracting it. Adults with more gastrointestinal issues are also more likely to get this disease as well

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To treat botulism, doctors can prescribe an antitoxin injection to the patient. Breathing treatments are also a form of treatment for those who have contracted Clostridium Botulinum.

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To prevent botulism, food safety is the number one key. By refrigerating food properly, canning foods properly, and maintaining a safe kitchen/cooking environment will prevent botulism.