In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food. Difficulty swallowing. Muscle weakness. Double vision. Drooping eyelids. Blurry vision. Slurred speech. Difficulty breathing. Difficulty moving the eyes.
How can you tell if food has 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.Home Canning and Botulism | CDC
How long does it take to show symptoms of botulism?
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. Symptoms of botulism in infants may occur up to 14 days later.
Does 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 long does it take to get over botulism?
Depending on the severity of the case, recovery from botulism can take weeks, months, or even years. Most people who receive prompt treatment recover completely in less than 2 weeks. Some people feel tired and short of breath for years after surviving botulism.
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