Clostridium botulinum is a pathogen that produces nerve toxins that cause botulism.
Botulism is an illness that attacks the nerves of the body, paralysis in muscle and problem in breathing.
Clostridium botulinum is present in the improperly canned food, contaminated water, improper preserved food and when these things are consumed by the people even in a small amount of this harmful toxin can cause critical problems and poisoning.