Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by consuming foods with the botulinim toxin, a nere toxin that can cause paralysis of the arms, breathing muscles and legs.

• 肉毒杆菌中毒见于食用肉毒杆菌的食物，它少见但致病性强，这种神经毒素能导致手臂、呼吸肌及下肢麻痹。