Foodborne IllnessQuestion 25 of 320
Bacillus cereus is often linked to cooked rice held at improper temperatures because it:
a.Is destroyed instantly by any reheating
b.Forms heat-resistant spores and toxins when cooked starchy foods are time-temperature abused
c.Only grows in raw meat
d.Cannot survive in cooked food
Explanation
Bacillus cereus forms heat-resistant spores that survive cooking; if cooked rice or pasta is left in the danger zone, the bacteria grow and produce toxins that reheating may not destroy. This is why cooked rice must be cooled quickly or held at safe temperatures. It is not limited to raw meat and can survive in cooked food.
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