The reason? Rice can contain something called Bacillus cereus, a toxin-producing bacteria found in soil, vegetation and food. The pathogen is a common cause of food poisoning, which causes ...

One microorganism that poses a risk, especially with leftover rice, is Bacillus cereus. This article will discuss the characteristics of Bacillus cereus, the risks associated with leftover rice ...

While raw animal products are responsible for some of the more common kinds of food poisoning, the Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) bacteria thrive on starches like rice and pasta. The toxins from this ...

Results indicate the agent behind infections may be enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) and/or Bacillus cereus. Testing revealed that jellied pork and meat from the head of sheep were contaminated ...