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CDC Public Health Image Library (PHIL) Image 3355

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These were jars of contaminated Jalapeño peppers involved in an outbreak of botulism in Pontiac, Michigan, April, 1977.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hatheway, Dr. Chas

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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1977

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How Did We Can?

CDC Public Health Image Library (PHIL) Image 3355

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