Which of the following bacteria infests canned food?

Salmonella

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Clostridium botulinum

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Rhizopus

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Solution

The correct option is C Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces dangerous toxins (botulinum toxins) under low-oxygen conditions. Botulinum toxins block nerve functions and can lead to respiratory and muscular paralysis.
Foodborne botulism, caused by consumption of improperly processed food, is a rare but potentially fatal disease if not diagnosed rapidly.

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