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Can i get botulism from eating undercooked chicken?

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Unlikely: While there are lots of types of food poisoning you DO get from eating undercooked chicken- botulism is not one (unless it was canned). http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/botulism/basics/definition/con-20025875

Answered 3/15/2022

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Food: Salmonella most common from undercooked chicken. Botulism common from canned fruits and vegstables . The bacteria needs anaerobic environment to grow.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/7/2017

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