Which one among the following causes food poisoning?

Clostridium botulinum

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Salmonella typhosa

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Clostridium tetani

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Clostridium botulinum
Food poisoning is caused by Clostridium botulinum. Botulism is a life-threatening bacterial disorder that is caused by Clostridium botulinum. It grows on food and produces neurotoxin, botulinum toxin that causes paralysis.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Clostridium botulinum.'

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