[CH] RE:botulism....again

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> How about if this oil was refrigerated? I know that point is made waaay
> below (re: garlic/oil commercial mixture) but what I'm asking is IF the
> oil/garlic/peppers is heated to 275F, then kept refrigerated, with or
> preferably without removing veggies? 
> Thanx much,
> Val

With removing the items, it can be refrigerated. That is done to prevent
rancidity of the oil rather than for botulism since the spores were
killed in heating. If items are left in and then become uncovered as the
oil is being used, they can pick up spores and become a problem. That's
why commercial oils use preservatives.

There were only about 30 cases last year in the USA. That is amazimgly
low considering how easy it is to grow.
-- 
St. Kit

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