Thats one of the most common ways you can get Botulism, through foods low in acid and through home-canned foods.
And, cross contamination is how you got sick! Bacteria from other foods to people or food is cross contamination, so always be on the lookout for properly canned and clean foods.
The danger zone is a range of temperatures between 40-140 degrees F that causes bacteria to grow rapidly in that range. Always refrigerate your food so it stays under 40 degrees F.
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Also remember to tend to your wounds properly and keep them clean.
Shouldn't you inject me with an Antitoxin first?
Also, while you're here, I'm going to lecture you about the Danger Zone and Cross contamination.
And, cross contamination is how you got sick! Bacteria from other foods to people or food is cross contamination, so always be on the lookout for properly canned and clean foods.
The danger zone is a range of temperatures between 40-140 degrees F that causes bacteria to grow rapidly in that range. Always refrigerate your food so it stays under 40 degrees F.