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    Bacillus cereus is a bacteria commonly found in rice and leftovers left at room temperature. It can cause two types of illnesses - diarrhea usually within 6-15 hours caused by toxins in the intestines, or vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours caused by toxins ingested. Symptoms last about 24 hours and patients should drink fluids and rest. To prevent illness, keep hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F, and refrigerate cooked foods promptly in shallow containers.

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    Bacillus cereus is a bacteria commonly found in rice and leftovers left at room temperature. It can cause two types of illnesses - diarrhea usually within 6-15 hours caused by toxins in the intestines, or vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours caused by toxins ingested. Symptoms last about 24 hours and patients should drink fluids and rest. To prevent illness, keep hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F, and refrigerate cooked foods promptly in shallow containers.

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    Bacteria and Viruses

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    Bacillus cereus is a bacteria commonly found in rice and leftovers left at room temperature. It can cause two types of illnesses - diarrhea usually within 6-15 hours caused by toxins in the intestines, or vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours caused by toxins ingested. Symptoms last about 24 hours and patients should drink fluids and rest. To prevent illness, keep hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F, and refrigerate cooked foods promptly in shallow containers.

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    Bacillus cereus

    Sources A variety of foods, particularly rice and leftovers,


    as well as sauces, soups, and other prepared
    foods that have sat out too long at room
    temperature.

    Incubation period Diarrheal: 6-15 hours


    Emetic (vomiting): 30 minutes to 6 hours

    Symptoms Diarrheal: Watery diarrhea and abdominal


    cramps
    Emetic (vomiting): Nausea and vomiting

    Duration of illness 24 hours

    What to do Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. If you cannot


    drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration, call
    your doctor.

    Prevention If food is to be stored longer than two


    hours, keep hot foods hot (over 140°F)
    and cold foods cold (40°F or under)
    Store cooked food in a wide, shallow
    container and refrigerate as soon as
    possible.

    Date Last Reviewed March 22, 2021

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