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Botulism

Prevention:

Do not give honey or corn syrup to infants who are younger than 1 year old. (Not even just a little taste on a pacifier.)
Always discard bulging cans or off-smelling preserved foods. Sterilize home canned foods by pressure cooking at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
DO NOT "TASTE TEST"!
Keep foil-wrapped baked potatoes hot or in the refrigerator, not out in room temperature.
Breast-feeding can help prevent infant botulism.