A severe form of food poisoning is called botulism. This is caused by toxins produced by bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. Botulism is caused by the use of improperly canned or other wise preserved foods, especially meat. The toxin produced by these bacteria is very powerful and has selective action on central nervous system, causing cardiac or respiratory paralysis.
SYMPTOMS
The early symptoms of this disease are fatigue, dizziness, double vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
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