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How quickly does botulism affect you?

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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.


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.

What is an initial symptom of botulism?

Symptoms of botulism usually start with weakness of the muscles that control the eyes, face, mouth, and throat. This weakness may spread to the neck, arms, torso, and legs. Botulism also can weaken the muscles involved in breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing and even death.

How can you tell if botulism is present?

the container is leaking, bulging, or swollen; the container looks damaged, cracked, or abnormal; the container spurts liquid or foam when opened; or. the food is discolored, moldy, or smells bad.

How easy is it to get botulism?

Botulism is not transmitted from person to person. Botulism develops if a person ingests the toxin (or rarely, if the toxin is inhaled or injected) or if the organism grows in the intestines or wounds and toxin is released. Food-borne botulism is spread by consuming food contaminated with the botulism toxin or spores.

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