Cryptic crossword clue
Must boil stew, or food poisoning results 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOTULISM

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What does BOTULISM mean?

BOTULISM noun
  1. Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.

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