Foodborne IllnessQuestion 19 of 240
Cooked rice left in the danger zone for hours at a NYC restaurant caused illness. Which spore-forming bacterium is classically linked to time-abused cooked rice and starchy foods?
a.Vibrio parahaemolyticus
b.Campylobacter jejuni
c.Listeria monocytogenes
d.Bacillus cereus
Explanation
Bacillus cereus forms spores that survive cooking and can produce toxins when cooked rice or starchy foods are held in the danger zone. Rapid cooling and proper hot holding prevent the spores from germinating and producing toxin. Vibrio is linked to shellfish, Campylobacter to poultry, and Listeria to deli and refrigerated foods.
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