Apple wine botulism?

[JFisher_18]

I started an apple wine 3 weeks ago with just apple juice and yeast. I didn't realize I was out of apple juice so I had quite a but of headspace. I just let it go for 2 weeks anyway. I racked and the carboy was half full so I added potassium sorbate and apple juice to fill it up the rest of the way. I checked it a week later and its carbonated again. Should I just toss this and call it a loss of a few dollars or is it okay?

 

[RPh_Guy]

There is no risk of food poisoning.

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[JFisher_18]

Thank you for the reply. I checked the ph and it's looking more like a 5 instead of a 4. That is my only concern.

 

[RPh_Guy]

Headspace eliminates the risk of C. botulinum growth because it is a strict anaerobe.