Spores of these bacteria are widespread. Found in a considerable variety of improperly canned or home-canned foods, such as corn, green beans, soups, beets, asparagus, mushrooms, tuna, and liver pat . Also in luncheon meats, ham, sausage, garlic in oil, and smoked and salted fish. Neurotoxic symptoms, including double vision, inability to swallow, speech difficulty, and progressive paralysis of the respiratory system. Get medical help immediately.
Botulism can be fatal.
Campylobacteriosis Campylobacter jejuni Bacteria on poultry, cattle, and sheep can contaminate meat and milk of these animals. Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and sometimes bloody stools. Lasts 7-10 days. A few days after eating. Lasts 4-15 days.