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Bacillus cereus
Bacillus cereus is a Gram- & catalase-positive, spore-forming
facultative anaerobic rod-shaped bacteria.
It is a cause of foodborne illness, and is particularly noted for
doing so in rice. During high-temperature cooking, bacilli that have
contaminated the uncooked rice reproduce, then form protective spores
when the rice cools. On rewarming, the spores germinate and, when the
rice is eaten, can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal
cramps.
This can be prevented by proper food handling techniques.
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