What can happen if you eat bad olives?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institutes of Health, while generally safe, table olives have been linked to outbreaks of botulism and other foodborne illnesses. This makes it crucial to understand what can happen if you eat bad olives and how to recognize them before consumption.