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The 59-year-old man presented with difficulty speaking that progressed to difficulty swallowing and paralysis. His symptoms were consistent with botulism. Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It causes flaccid paralysis but spares sensation and cognition. The family history of frequent food poisoning suggested food-borne botulism from improperly stored food.

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