How quickly can botulism form? Factors influencing toxin production
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an average of about 10 outbreaks of foodborne botulism in the United States each year, emphasizing the serious, yet preventable, nature of this illness. Understanding **how quickly can botulism form** is crucial for food safety, as the growth of the bacterium *Clostridium botulinum* and the production of its deadly toxin depend on several key environmental factors.
