The key to the control and prevention of botulism isadequate processing and storage of food to destroy sporesand prevent their germination and toxin production. Toprevent spore formation, the addition of acidifying agents isrecommended for canning most vegetables. Toxin production by strains of C. botulinum is inhibited at a pH below4.6, in saline and at certain temperatures (above 1218C orbelow 3.38C); the respective values differ somewhat fordifferent strains. Commercial canneries pay particular