Fresh figs were pureed, the puree mixed with one of three syrup variables (water, light or heavy syrup), the pH adjusted at 0.1 pH intervals from 4.6 to 5.4, and the tubes inoculated with a composite of 5 type A and 5 type B. C. botufinum spores at 2 inoculum levels (10' or lo6 spores/tube). Anaerobic incubation was at 30°C for almost 1 yr. The results of our experiments show that maintenance of pH 4.9 or below in this product will prevent the outgrowth of C. botulinurn spores. An inoculated pack utilizing commercial procedures confirmed these results.