I love flavored oils with herbs and garlic. They always look so beautiful displayed in the kitchen, but did you know it could be dangerous to keep them out if you plan on consuming them? According to a wellness book I was reading they claim:
Garlic can pick up the bacterium that causes botulism from the soil. Immersing the garlic in oil gives the spores the oxygen free environment they need to germinate if left at room temperature. The resulting toxin cannot be detected by taste or smell.
Be equally careful with flavored oils containing herbs. To be on the safe side, always refrigerate the herbs and garlic in oils that you plan to consume.
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