Question
Which illness can be contracted from leaving a bottle of olive oil infused with garlic or herbs unrefrigerated?
Responses
a botulism
a botulism
b E. coli infection
b E. coli infection
c salmonellosis
c salmonellosis
d gastroenteritis
Responses
a botulism
a botulism
b E. coli infection
b E. coli infection
c salmonellosis
c salmonellosis
d gastroenteritis
Answers
Answered by
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The correct response is **a botulism**.
Infusing olive oil with garlic or herbs and then leaving it unrefrigerated can create anaerobic conditions that promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can lead to botulism. It's important to store such infused oils in the refrigerator to prevent this risk.
Infusing olive oil with garlic or herbs and then leaving it unrefrigerated can create anaerobic conditions that promote the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can lead to botulism. It's important to store such infused oils in the refrigerator to prevent this risk.
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