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Common Bacteria Found in Improperly Stored Food
Some of the most common bacteria involved in food poisoning include:
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Bacillus cereus
These bacteria can cause symptoms ranging from mild stomach upset to severe dehydration, organ damage, or hospitalization.
Food #1: Cooked Rice
Why Cooked Rice Is So Dangerous Overnight
Cooked rice is one of the most underestimated food safety risks.
Rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that survives cooking. When rice is left at room temperature, these spores can grow and produce toxins that are not destroyed by reheating.
What Makes Rice a Perfect Breeding Ground
- High moisture content
- Neutral taste (bacteria grow unnoticed)
- Often left uncovered
- Slow cooling after cooking
Health Risks
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
Symptoms can appear as quickly as 1–5 hours after eating contaminated rice.
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