A science question

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A science question

Garlic confit has become something of a staple in my kitchen.  My question is about botulism.  A confit is warmed then kept in an anaerobic state, isn't that the perfect setup for trouble?  Yet the French have been doing it forever.  I don't understand it, can someone explain this to me?