The _______________ bacterium can cause a potentially fatal foodborne illness. Home canned foods often are culprits of this intoxication.

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Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that can cause a potentially fatal foodborne illness, known as botulism. Home canned foods are often culprits because the bacterium can grow in improperly processed or preserved foods. Staphylococcus aureus is another bacterium that can cause foodborne illness, but it typically causes symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea rather than potentially fatal botulism. E.coli and Norovirus can also cause foodborne illnesses, but they are not typically associated with home canned foods.

The _______________ Bacterium Can Cause a Potentially Fatal Foodborne Illness