When working with parents of young children who are at risk of botulism, it is most important for you to instruct them to do which of the following to reduce the risk?
A. Wash all foods well
B. Do not use well water for infants or children
C. Do not use raw fish or food from damaged or bulging cans of vegetables
D. Be sure to wash infants' and children's hands before they eat
E. Avoid giving children fresh vegetables
C. Do not use raw fish or food from damaged or bulging cans of vegetables
Raw fish and bulging cans of vegetables may contain Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism.
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