Ergotism is due to consumption of

(a) contaminated grains

(b) rotting vegetables

(c) contaminated water

(d) safe cooked food

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(a) Ergotism is the effect of long term ergot poisoning, due to ingestion of alkaloids produced by fungus Claviceps purpurea which is found in infected cereals and ryes.

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