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Is botulism regularly tested for in formula?Updated 3 hours ago

International food safety authorities — including the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods — have determined that C. botulinum is not considered a hazard in powdered infant formula due to stringent hygiene practices in production and the extremely low prevalence of spores. 

Routine testing for C. botulinum is not recommended; instead, manufacturers test for other indicators of hygiene and safety. 


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