Question

Which of the following microorganism is eliminated in canned foods?

A Mycobacterium tuberculosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Coxiella burnetii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Clostridium botulinum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Lactobacillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The most important organism to be eliminated in canned foods is the spore forming anaerobe Clostridium botulinum, which is capable of producing a very potent lethal toxin.

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