Undercooked Rice: The Potential Dangers and Health Implications
– Uncooked rice can cause food poisoning
– Bacillus cereus, a bacterium commonly found in soil, is a common source of food poisoning in rice
– More than 60,000 people in the US get sick each year due to Bacillus cereus
– Rice is a versatile and inexpensive grain.
– Improperly handled or undercooked rice is a frequent cause of food poisoning.