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Answer: D -Botulism is a toxin that is mainly found in canned foods that have not been properly preserved. Botulism is caused by the germ Clostridium botulinum, which is commonly found in garden soil; vegetables are particularly susceptible to the transmission of the germ and must be thoroughly washed prior to any food preparation in order to minimize risk of infection. Cooked foods held at warm temperatures for an extended period of time are at risk of contamination because the toxin thrives in warm, low oxygen conditions.