Botulism Clostridium botulinum Gram-positive,endospore-forming,obligate anaerobe Intoxication due to ingesting botulinal toxin Botulinal toxin blocks release of neurotransmitter causing flaccid paralysis 。Prevention: ·Proper canning Nitrites prevent endospore germination in sausages • Clostridium botulinum • Gram-positive, endospore-forming, obligate anaerobe • Intoxication due to ingesting botulinal toxin • Botulinal toxin blocks release of neurotransmitter causing flaccid paralysis • Prevention: • Proper canning • Nitrites prevent endospore germination in sausages Botulism