Why does Alaska have more botulism than any other state in the country?

What does it feel like to have botulism? What is paralysis? What are the symptoms? When do symptoms usually begin? Can botulism be treated?

What causes botulism? How can you tell if food contains botulism poison? What should you do if you think you have botulism?

Who can get botulism? What foods are usually associated with botulism in Alaska? When do most cases of botulism occur? What do experiments show? What are some common misunderstandings about botulism? What should you do if you think you have botulism?