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High prevalence of Clostridium botulinum in vegetarian sausages.
Food microbiology - 1 Oct 2020
Pernu Noora, Keto-Timonen Riikka, Lindström Miia, Korkeala Hannu
Abstract excerpt
Clostridium botulinum is a significant food safety concern due to its ability to produce highly potent neurotoxin and resistant endospores. Vegetarian sausages have become a popular source of plant protein and alternative for meat products. While vegetarian sausages have not been linked to botulism, numerous outbreaks due to preserved vegetables suggest a frequent occurrence of C. botulinum spores in the raw...
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