date:Dec 19, 2018
ke potato salad to take to picnics. Most people think that the mayonnaise in those products makes the food susceptible to pathogens. But, in truth, the mayonnaise contains acid, which limits bacterial growth. The potatoes are usually the culprit; they may be contaminated with Staphylococcus or Clostridium perfringens bacteria.
Home canned potatoes caused a botulism outbreak in Ohio at a church picnic in 2015. The potato salad served at that event were made with the home processed spuds. Twenty-