In a recent podcast episode, co-hosts Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson spoke with Kristen Aiken from HuffPost about food safety, particularly the dangers of improperly stored rice and pasta. Aiken highlighted 'Fried Rice Syndrome,' associated with the dangerous bacteria bacillus cereus, which can cause severe health issues including death when food is left out. This bacteria, resistant to heat, thrives in leftovers that haven't been stored properly, emphasizing the importance of food safety practices to avoid contamination and illness.
The most shocking thing we learned was that some unexpected foods are especially dangerous when left out - and consuming them has even led to death.
It's a pretty common bacteria that's found in most foods, and it doesn't make most of us sick most of the time.
Bacillus cereus spores are most commonly associated with rice and pasta, but they can also be found in meat and cheese.
They are especially risky because they are resistant to heat and the toxins they produce cannot be destroyed with heat.
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