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Once canned, Clostridium Botulinum releases a gas that causes the lid to "pop". Always inspect cans before opening. If lid has popped up, throw it out!

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drooping eyes and facial muscle paralysis are just some of the symptoms of botulism to watch for

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Farmers, or frequent consumers of home-canned foods are at the highest risk for ingesting this toxin.

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Common symptoms of botulism are drooping eyes, facial paralysis, difficulty breathing and swallowing, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, etc.

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After treatment, paralysis symptoms will slowly resolve.

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If you have signs and symptoms of botulism your doctor may order a number of tests including a brain scan, spinal fluid testing, nerve and muscle function tests, etc. There is an antitoxin that can be administered, but unfortunately, the antitoxin only stops the toxin from causing additional harm, it doesn't usually reverse damage already caused.

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Clostridium Botulinum is the pathogen responsible for causing Botulism. Clostridium Botulinum attacks the bodies nerves causing difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and death. This deadly toxin is found in the soil, and if contaminated food is canned and later ingested you end up with an illness called Botulism.

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It is very important to inspect the integrity of your cans before eating the food inside them!

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Clostridium Botulinum