If you cannot drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration, call your doctor.

In severe cases, symptoms may last for 1-2 weeks.ĭrink plenty of fluids and get rest. Do not feed honey or give honey pacifiers to children younger than 12 months.īeef, poultry, gravies, food left for long periods in steam tables or at room temperature, and time and/or temperature abused foods.ĭiarrhea and stomach cramps (no fever or vomiting),.Most offices have a food safety specialist that can help home canning advice. Consult with your local Cooperative Extension Service.Follow safe home canning instructions provided by the National Center for Home Preservation.If you have symptoms of botulism, see your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately. Children and adults: Double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness.īotulism is a medical emergency.Infants: Lethargy, poor feeding, constipation, weak crying, poor muscle tone (appear 'floppy').Infants, children and adults: Improperly home-canned or preserved foods, including low-acid vegetables and fermented fish improperly canned commercial foods herb-infused oils, baked potatoes in aluminum foil, cheese sauce, bottled garlic.Infants: Honey and products containing honey, such as infant pacifiers filled with or dipped in honey.