Bacillus cereus

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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Can Refrigerated Food Cause Poisoning?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
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
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Is It Safe to Reheat Mandi the Next Day?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 11, 2026
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
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Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2025
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,
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