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Can botulism grow in cream cheese that is unopened?
Of course! Despite the best (or typical) practices of any producer of food, any product can become contaminated. If cream cheese is contaminated with the bacteria that produce botulism, they will most likely grow, especially as the cream cheese is wrapped in a foil type material that excludes air. (Botulism bacteria are anaerobic, meaning they grow without air / oxygen.)
Can plants survive without oxygen?
No, a plant could not grow without oxygen.
The bacterium that causes botulism cannot live in the presence of?
oxygen
Can botulism grow on fresh pineapple?
does you butt then no
Do all pathogens need oxygen to grow?
no, not all pathogens need oxygen to grow. pathogens that grow without oxygen can occur in cooked rice, untreated garlic and oil mixtures, and temperature-abused baked potatoes.
Do fungi need oxygen to live?
most are aerobic - need oxygen. there are some that are anaerobic - grow without oxygen
Without oxygen what would shaving cream do?
Make facial hair grow longer!
What is in water that helps plants grow?
H2O, hydrogen and oxygen are what is in water that helps plants grow. Without these nutrients a plant will die.
Are pickles a high risk food for bacteria?
No pickles are low risk sour more then sweet The high acidity inhibits bacterial growth Canned pickles like other canned goods present risk for botulism toxin Botulism is a anaerobic bacteria meaning it grows in an environment without oxygen Botulism toxin is extremely dangerous Ensure all canned goods are properly packed and sealed and store your pickles in the fridge after opening
How long does it take botulism to grow in canned vegetables?
Botulism bacteria does not grow in open air with oxygen, it occurs in sealed areas such as a covered pot instead of an open pot, or such as a can or jar that has a cover on it. This is why you boil it after you cover it. The poison is not made by the growing bacteria, it is made by the dying bacteria, and people who usually die do so from taste sampling BEFORE reheating not knowing that reheating it to 180 will destroy not just bacteria but also destroy the poison.
What is the difference between a faculatative anaerobe and a microaerophile?
A faculatative anerobe does NOT require oxygen for growth but may use if available so it can grow in aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Too much oxygen is NOT toxic. A micro-aerofile CAN'T grow without oxygen but too much oxygen is toxic so it must have a low concentration in order to grow.
Can you get food poisioning from out of date tomato puree?
No because the acid in the tomatoes won't allow the botulism to grow.
