The microorganism that causes food poisoning from improperly canned foods is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The microorganism that causes food poisoning from improperly canned foods is:
A. Clostridium botulinum
B. Salmonella enterica
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Escherichia coli
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic spore-forming bacterium, produces a potent neurotoxin causing botulism, often from improperly canned low-acid foods. Salmonella and E. coli cause gastroenteritis from contaminated food/water, Staphylococcus aureus produces enterotoxins causing acute vomiting. Botulism can be fatal without antitoxin.

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