Question

A danger of using home-canned food if the processing has been inadequate is

• A. Cancer
• B. Botulism
• C. Excessive nutrient loss
• D. Excessive tin in the juice

Answer 1

The correct option is B Botulism

Botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The source of foodborne botulism is often home-canned foods that are low in acid, such as green beans, corn and beets, improperly canned commercial foods, home-canned or fermented fish, herb-infused oils, baked potatoes in aluminum foil, cheese sauce, bottled garlic, foods held warm for extended periods of time.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.