Botulinum poisoning is rare but potentially fatal. Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness (loss of balance), often accompanied by blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and even facial paralysis.
Botulinum poisoning is caused by the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum when contaminated food is eaten. Foods at risk of containing botulinum toxin may include unsanitary traditional fermented foods, canned foods, and spoiled yogurt.
Symptoms of botulism poisoning usually appear 4 hours to 8 days after eating contaminated food.
Symptoms of Botulinum poisoning:
Blurred vision
Hard to say
Dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
Fatigue, weakness
Stomach-ache
Nausea, vomiting
Weak neck and arm muscles
Facial paralysis
Foods at Risk of Containing Botulinum Toxin and How to Prevent Botulinum Poisoning
Foods at risk of containing Botulinum toxin:
Traditional fermented foods are not hygienic.
Canned food has gone bad
Yogurt has gone bad
How to prevent Botulinum poisoning:
Choose products with clear origin and source, meeting food safety and hygiene standards.
Be careful of packaged foods that have an unusual smell, taste, or color.
Keep raw and cooked foods separate and store foods at safe temperatures.
Fermented foods, such as pickles, should be sufficiently salty and acidic.
Do not eat canned food if the lid is bent, the can is rusted or the can is bulging.
Cook food thoroughly.
According to Health and Life