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How likely am I to die of botulism?

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How likely am I to die of botulism?

Michael Largo (Author, "Final Exits") gives expert video advice on: How deadly is obesity?; How can I die from eating hair?; How likely am I to die of botulism? and more...

Botulism is a natural occurring bacterium. However, it becomes dangerous to us when it is found in dented cans, or in food supplies. Botulism used to be one of the main killers back a hundred years ago, and actually only the invention of the tin can allowed for food spoilage to be reduced to a minimum. But, still people that eat from dented cans or eat from uncovered food in their refrigerators do die from botulism, in fact over twelve thousand each year.

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