Botulism is resistant to radiation because it is a spore-bearing organism.
In fact, the evidence to date of the present botulism outbreak points to a canned hazelnut preparation.
They had learnt nothing—having stopped research into salmonella, they compounded their folly by doing the same with botulism.
There will be more vigorous toxins which may increase the incidence of botulism.
The committee has no role in the handling of acute emergencies such as the recent outbreak of botulism.
Botulism might flourish in conditions where competing micro-organisms have been destroyed by irradiation.
There is no requirement to monitor for botulism toxin because botulism toxin occurs in isolated pockets and would not readily be detected.
They are only allowed where there is a proven need; for example, preservatives are needed to protect against serious microbiological risks such as botulism.
