https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16 Clostridium Botulinum en-us 2021-12-01 00:29:07 UTC 2024-10-05 11:34:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f922.png bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921702584 Clostridium Botulinum]]> 2021-12-01 01:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921702584 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921704708 2021-12-01 01:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921704708 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921707199 It is very important to inspect the integrity of your cans before eating the food inside them! ]]> 2021-12-01 01:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921707199 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921727879 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. ]]> 2021-12-01 01:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921727879 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921736007 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. ]]> 2021-12-01 01:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921736007 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921737279 After treatment, paralysis symptoms will slowly resolve. ]]> 2021-12-01 01:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921737279 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921740473 Common symptoms of botulism are drooping eyes, facial paralysis, difficulty breathing and swallowing, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, etc. ]]> 2021-12-01 01:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921740473 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921742838 Farmers, or frequent consumers of home-canned foods are at the highest risk for ingesting this toxin.]]> 2021-12-01 01:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921742838 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921744034 2021-12-01 01:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921744034 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921747981 drooping eyes and facial muscle paralysis are just some of the symptoms of botulism to watch for]]> 2021-12-01 01:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921747981 bepeters01 https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921753268 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! ]]> 2021-12-01 01:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bepeters01/f26qk5gfsu57ng16/wish/1921753268