Oh, now that you mention the botulism, Sharon, I remember reading about that. I couldn't remember what the issue was. And, naturally I question myself when I remember something like that but not the source or reason. I mean, you never know if some far off thing you remember is "an old wives tale".
But, then, maybe the old wives tales are valid and it's the FDA who pushes out the "tale" to give credence to FDA approved pharmaceuticals and products and negate homeopathic practices. Hmmmmmm.