At 07:18 AM 28/01/2012, The Lace Bee wrote:
Please be aware that raw garlic can harbour Clostridium botulinum.
Yes, and raw cheese can harbour Listeria. I've been using the oil method for cheese, garlic and pepper for over 12 years now with no problems. Of course it's always kept in the fridge.
David in Ballarat, AUS
This bacterium causes Botulism. Now I know that whilst some people are thinking, great grow my own botox but Botulinum is an anaerobic bacterium which means that even if you cover it in oil and exclude any air it can still multiply and grow.
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