Food poisoning is caused by

E.coli

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Clostridium botulinum

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Salmonella typhi

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Bacillus megaterium

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Solution

The correct option is C Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium botulinum bacteria grows on food and produces toxins that, when ingested, causes food poisoning. These produce a toxin which affects the transmission of the signals from the neurons at the synapse which interferes with the signal transmission and affect the sensory and motor nerves.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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