Q. What are the conditions favouring the outbreak of Staphylococcal food poisoning?
• Botulism is caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
• All low acid foods can support growth and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum.
• Unheated foods are causative agents e.g.: canned foods (canned corn, peppers, green beans, soups), sausages, smoked fish etc.