Guest guest Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 http://www.hart.gov.uk/environ/envhealth/foodsafety/foodpoisoning.htm Bacillus cereus Sources: there are two Food - cereal products, rice, spices, dried foods, milk and dairy products. Environmental - soil, dust, sediments Symptoms: a) nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Diarrhoea may occur later b) Acute diarrhoea and abdominal pain Spread: Food: Contaminated cooked food, particularly rice and pasta dishes, dried foods and dairy products Environment: soil, dust and sediments Incubation period (the time it takes from eating the suspected food until symptoms begin) 1- 5 hours 8-16 hours Duration of illness Usually no longer than 24-36 hours Control Correct cooking to minimise spore germination and multiplication. Cooked food should be held hot at 630C before consumption. Left over rice should be cooled quickly and placed in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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