“botulism”

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FOOD Saturday, December 4, 2010 Food Poisoning Health Center - BY FOOD Understanding Food Poisoning -- Diagnosis and Treatment How Do I Know If I Have Food Poisoning? If your symptoms are mild, you probably don't need a doctor. If symptoms last beyond two days, you may need to have your stool, blood, or vomit tested to identify the cause of your illness. Botulism is diagnosed from a description of symptoms and by tests for the bacteria in samples of blood, stool, or the suspect food. Chemical