Food safety is a critical aspect of health, and understanding the risks associated with improper food handling and storage can prevent foodborne illnesses. One microorganism that poses a risk, especially with leftover rice, is Bacillus cereus. This article will discuss the characteristics of Bacillus cereus, the risks associated with leftover
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More details have emerged about national operations concentrating on rice and blueberries as part of Operation Opson.
Operation Opson XIII, led by Europol, seized around 22,000 tons of food and 850,000 liters of beverages. In total, goods valued at more than €91 million ($98.3 million) were removed from the market.
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Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a major breakthrough in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the use of nanotechnology to combat E. coli contamination in rice crops. This discovery, led by Hamidreza Sharifan and his team, offers promising solutions for improving food safety and addressing
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Wehah Farms of Richvale, CA is recalling 4600 cases of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice because the product may contain a foreign object that appears to be of rodent origin.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated
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Scientists have said that a type of small organic arsenic species found in some foods can pose a health risk.
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) risk assessment revealed that exposure to dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) compounds raises a health risk, while monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), does not pose a concern for any
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Otis McAllister, a food firm located in Orinda, CA, is recalling Emerald River Premium Thai Jasmine Rice because of pieces of glass in the product.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 6, 2024, and is ongoing.
The
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Authorities in a Spanish city have suspended the permit of a company that provided catering to several schools after a large outbreak.
The outbreak affected 149 children and five teachers from four Palma schools on the Balearic Islands this past December.
The suspected food was a rice dish. Sick people
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A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study.
An outbreak of acute gastrointestinal illness occurred at two middle schools in a rural region of Chongqing in 2021. The source was
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According to numerous press reports, several 911 calls were made around late Saturday afternoon alerting first responders to illnesses occurring at Kumo Japanese Steakhouse in Stony Brook, NY.
A Suffolk County spokesperson said a total of 28 people reported getting sick. Twelve of them were rushed to Stony Brook University
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Researchers have looked into the main sources and factors behind Bacillus cereus outbreaks over a 10-year period in China.
Scientists said findings can help guide and allocate public resources to prevent Bacillus cereus foodborne cases.
Data from 2010 to 2020 came from the National Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System.
A total
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