How to store garlic confit safely and avoid botulism
Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinumA bacterium that potentially produces deadly neurotoxins. In order to minimize the risk of botulism, the garlic confection should not be stored in a refrigerator to no more than 40 ° F (4.4 ° C) for more than a week….