In 1980, my completely breastfed 6 month old child had botulism and we live
in northern  NJ.  Based on all of the research I did at the time and in
correspondence with the CDC, the only thing, at the time, we were able to
conclude as a possible cause was excavation in a nearby lot for a new home.
The spores for botulism can be airborne and can be unearthed during
excavation.  Another child in my town also had botulism a few years later and
again a new home was going up across the street. Was there any building going
on in the Route 1 corridor?  That is more likely the cause than lack of use
of antibacterial soap.

Gerri

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