On 03 Jun 2003 20:23:38 GMT, iepinko
(Tungblade) wrote:

In article m, Ross Reid
writes:

fresh chilies in oil are
definitely not safe, they provide the perfect conditions for the
development of botulism toxin.

true
however, you can tell when this is happening because you will get gas bubbles
and/or a foul smell. do not use the oil if this happens.

WRONG! Dangerously wrong. Botulism is odorless and
(presumably) tasteless. Doesn't necessarily make gas
bubbles either.

Your advice - if taken seriously - could kill someone.

Anyone who doubts me can look it up for themselves. Just
Google on 'botulism'.

Pat