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Bacillus cereus infection: symptoms, prevention, and risks

Bacillus cereus infections, often found in school lunches, fried rice, and leftover rice, can cause vomiting or diarrhea. The bacteria's heat-resistant spores and toxins are not destroyed by normal heating. Prevention involves immediate consumption after cooking, proper refrigeration below 5°C, or keeping warm above 60°C, avoiding the danger zone of 10-50°C for over 2 hours.