I eat garlic raw am i at risk for botulism?!
If I remember my Microbiology class correctly, I believe botulism is anaerobic, that is, it thrives only in the absence of air.
Answers: I doubt it. Botulism tends to come from food that is stored in airtight cans and jars as far as I know.
If I remember my Microbiology class correctly, I believe botulism is anaerobic, that is, it thrives only in the absence of air.
No. But you are at HIGH risk for Stankybreathitis. See a bottle of listerine, STAT.
garlic actually has been used in studies to show that it is anti-bacterial. I can't remember all the details, but when rubbed on half of the petri dish, the bacteria all moved over to the far side. So I think you are definitely safe from botulism. Just keep lots of gum or mints handy!! LOL
No, as long is it is exposed to air,storing it in Oil can put you at risk of botulism though.
"The bacteria spores that cause botulism - Clostridium Botulinum - are widespread in nature, but they seldom cause problems because they can't grow if they're exposed to oxygen. If the spores don't grow, then they can't produce the toxins that make us sick."
No more than you are if you ate something else.
majnun---thank you for adding to my knowledge.
Don't Wanna Die----do you have a link to support that assertion?
Raw garlic stored in oil can cause botulism, but not eating fresh raw garlic.
No, I don't believe botulism comes from garlic. Garlic is actually a very healthy food, and in small amounts adds a world of flavor to cooked foods.
But if you eat it straight and raw, you'd do well not to breathe on anybody!
No because botulism isn't really that easy to get with things like garlic and onions even if they are raw but they were eaten raw for years before that and garlic is good for your heart and stomach. It is usually seen in canned foods. As long as the garlic is fresh it should be fine.
Botulism cannot form in products exposed to air, this is why it's a problem with improperly canned and bottled foods.
However, garlic that improperly stored in oil can be lethal if consumed. There was a restaurant in my area that was sued into oblivion several years ago because a couple of people died from eating rancid garlic.
NO WAY!! It is healthy for your heart and is a cure to many diseases.