How soon after exposure would symptoms develop? Symptoms generally begin 12-36 hours after eating contaminated food, but may occur as early as a few hours and as late as 10 days.
Can botulism go away on its own?
When your case is mild, you may need weeks or months for a full recovery. It may take months or years to completely get over a very serious case. If the illness isn't treated, botulism can be life-threatening. But people recover in about 90% to 95% of cases.
How do you tell if something will give you botulism?
Home-canned and store-bought food might be contaminated with toxin or other harmful germs if:1the container is leaking, bulging, or swollen;2the container looks damaged, cracked, or abnormal;3the container spurts liquid or foam when opened; or.4the food is discolored, moldy, or smells bad.
What are your chances of getting botulism?
Botulism is a rare, but serious disease. Most people will go through their entire lives without getting sick with botulism. Certain actions can increase your risk of getting sick with botulism. People who inject certain drugs, such as black tar heroin, put themselves at greater risk of getting wound botulism.
How long does it take for botulism to produce toxin?
botulinum bacterium. This neurotoxin is among the most toxic substances known; even microscopic amounts can cause illness. Symptoms of botulism usually appear within 12 to 36 hours after eating food containing the neurotoxin, although there have been documented cases that ranged from 4 hours to 8 days.
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