Microbiology Which of the following statements is false regarding botulism? A Infant botulism is caused by ingestion of preformed toxin B Cl. botulinum A, B, E and F cause human disease C The gene for botulinum toxin is encoded by a bacteriophage D Clostridium baratii may cause botulism 💡 Explanation Which of the following statements is false regarding botulism? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Infant botulism is caused by ingestion of preformed toxin