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.

    Practice Next