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Name the following:
A serious food poisoning disease caused due to a bacterium in tinned foods.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Context**: The question asks for a serious food poisoning disease related to bacteria found in tinned foods. Tinned foods are sealed containers that typically do not allow oxygen to enter. 2. **Understand the Type of Bacteria**: Since tinned foods lack oxygen, the bacteria that can thrive in such an environment are anaerobic bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen for growth. 3. **Name the Bacterium**: One specific bacterium that is known to cause food poisoning in tinned foods is *Clostridium botulinum*. This bacterium is capable of surviving in low-oxygen environments and is known for producing a potent toxin. ...
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