>>However, the common finding in all three cases was the presence of a C. botulinum type A organism in environmental samples, including the crib, soils, and
household dust.
Is there any [well controlled] study that demonstrated that [few or many] b. spores in raw
honey caused the onset of botulism in a healthy infant while there were no other such
sources of the b. spores as you mention?
I've done a few designs of experiments in manufacturing using control techniques by
Taghuchi and others. It's critical [and definitely not easy] to eliminate all other
potential causes that can affect the outcome.
Waldemar
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