Bacillus cereus exist in soil and several plants. Especially rice, pasta, cream and puddings are sources of the B. cereus. But the main sources of the bacterium are improperly reheated rice meals. It is spor-former bacteria and causes several illness such as keratitis.
Bacillus cereus Protection
- Dry foods such as cereal and legume must be stored in dry conditions.
- Rice include meals must be consumed immediately.
- If rice include meals are reheated, it must be only one time.
- The cooking temperature of the meals must be above 65ºC which is the minimum killing temperature of the B. cereus.


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