This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
Botulism is most commonly due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Egg, B. Milk, C. Meat, D. Pulses
C: Meat
Answer: C: Meat 
Explanation: Food-borne botulism is caused by the ingestion of the preformed toxin. The source of botulism is usually preserved food - meat and meat products. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Page no: 269