Botulism

Botulism is a rare disease caused by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. You can get it from eating meat that is not cooked properly. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, difficulty talking and stiffness of the facial muscles. Botulism toxin is a major ingredient in botox, a gel that stiffens the facial muscles to make people look younger. Babies can get it as well as adults.