• Beatrice
• 03 Jun, 2026
• • Garlic Oil
  • Food Safety
  • Glass Containers
  • Infused Oils
  • Kitchen Storage
  • Botulism Prevention

Can Homemade Garlic Infused Oil Cause Botulism?

Picture this: you just whipped up a batch of garlic-infused olive oil. You’ve dropped a few fresh cloves into a pretty glass bottle, topped it off with extra-virgin, and set it on the counter. It looks like a million bucks. Then, a few days later, you pop the cork and see tiny bubbles rising. Maybe you even hear a faint fizz. Your heart sinks. You remember that Reddit thread about botulism. Should you toss it? Yes. Yes, you should. And I’m going to tell you exactly why, and more importantly, how to make safe garlic oil that won’t put you in the hospital.