Bacillus cereus Archives

Young Woman Falls Seriously Ill After Eating Reheated Pasta 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2026
Reheating leftover food is a common household practice, but it may not always make food safe to eat. According to Dr Priyam Bordoloi, reheating food left at room temperature overnight cannot reverse the risks associated with improper storage. The warning follows the case of a young woman who was hospitalised after eating pasta that had been left on
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Why Does Mandi Keep Appearing in Food Poisoning Reports?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 16, 2026
Kuzhimandi has become one of Kerala’s most popular restaurant dishes, enjoyed by families, groups of friends, and food lovers alike. Its distinctive smoky flavour, generous portions, and widespread availability have made it a favourite across the state. Yet in recent years, several food poisoning incidents involving restaurants serving mandi (locally known as kuzhimandi) have been
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Bacillus cereus: The Bacteria That Survives Cooking 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 10, 2026
When people think about food poisoning, they often blame undercooked meat, contaminated water, or spoiled food. However, a lesser-known bacterium called Bacillus cereus also causes thousands of foodborne illness cases every year. This microorganism commonly exists in soil, dust, water, and vegetation, making it difficult to keep completely out of the food chain. Although infections
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Overview Keeping leftovers in the fridge is common worldwide, but it can sometimes be risky. Primrose Freestone, a microbiologist at the University of Leicester, explains the dangers and how to prevent them. Why leftovers can be risky: Food poisoning happens when food is contaminated with harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria multiply quickly between 4°C

Is It Safe to Reheat Mandi the Next Day?0

Key Development Mandi, a popular Arab rice dish, has gained a huge fan base in Kerala. Many people order it as a takeaway meal, and leftovers often remain after the first serving. To avoid wasting food, people commonly reheat the leftover mandi and eat it the next day. However, food safety experts say consumers should

Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0

Overview We all save leftovers—especially rice and pasta—for the next day. But if we don’t store these starchy dishes properly, they can become dangerous. In 2008, a tragic case in Belgium showed just how risky this can be. A 20-year-old man ate spaghetti that had stayed at room temperature for five days. He reheated it,