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What does pasta sauce contaminated with botulism bacteria smell like? is it a very strong smell, or not that noticeable?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Botulism: It may or may not smell. If in doubt , throw thesauce out. If the sauce is from a can and the lid is lifted, discard the sauce because the botulism toxin has raised the can.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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