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Botox: A hidden killer in food.
Botulinum toxin (clostr
1. Biological characteristics of botulinum toxin.
Clostridium botulinum is a gram-positive, spore-producing rod-shaped bacterium with extremely high resistance and can survive extreme temperature, pressure, and pH conditions. Botox is widely found in nature, such as soil, dust, animal intestines, etc., and can also be found in processed foods.
2. The principle of botulinum toxin food poisoning.
Botulinum toxin food poisoning is mainly due to the intake of foods containing botulinum toxin. In an oxygen-deficient environment, Clostridium botulinum can grow and multiply and produce toxins. When people consume these toxin-containing foods, the toxins are released in the intestines and enter the nervous system through the blood circulation, inhibiting the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings, resulting in muscle paralysis.
3. Foods that may become breeding grounds for Clostridium botulinum.
1.Low-acid canned foods: Clostridium botulinum toxin grows and multiplies easily in low-acid environments, so canned foods such as canned vegetables, fruits, fish and meat can become breeding grounds for Clostridium botulinum toxin if they are not processed properly or stored in improper conditions.
2.Home-cured foods: Insufficient salt, short-term pickling, or improper temperature control during home pickling can lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Such as pickled vegetables, kimchi, salted fish, etc.
3.Cooked food and leftovers: Cooked food and leftovers can also be a breeding ground for Clostridium botulinum if the temperature is not properly controlled during storage. This is especially true for protein-rich foods such as meat and fish.
4.Cooking tools and utensils: Cooking tools and utensils that are not properly cleaned can leave food residue behind, providing conditions for Clostridium botulinum to grow.
5.Fresh food: Fresh food such as meat, fish, vegetables, etc., may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum during transportation, storage and handling.
4. Measures to prevent botulinum toxin food poisoning.
1.Food processing: In the process of food processing, it is necessary to strictly control the hygienic conditions to avoid contamination by Clostridium botulinum.
2.Food storage: When storing food, pay attention to temperature and humidity control to avoid food spoilage.
3.Food cooking: When cooking food, make sure the food is cooked thoroughly to kill Clostridium botulinum.
4.Dish cleaning: Clean cooking tools and utensils regularly to avoid leaving food residues.
5.Food**: When buying food, choose formal channels to ensure food quality.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have a deeper understanding of Botox and its breeding grounds. In daily life, we need to raise food safety awareness to prevent the occurrence of botulinum toxin food poisoning.
References: 1Guo Yunchang, Zhang Hongwei, Li Xiaohong, et al. Research progress on botulinum toxin food poisoning[J].Chinese Journal of Food Hygiene,2012,24(4):385-389
2. smith la, peck mw. clostr
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