Botulism is due to contamination of

E. coli

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Salmonella

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Clostridium

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Pseudomonas

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The correct option is C Clostridium
The botulinum toxin, a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum), is common in soil and exists in untreated water. It can survive in these environments as a resistant spore. Foodborne botulism is caused by consuming foods containing the botulinum toxin.

So, the correct answer is 'Clostridium'.

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