Fried rice syndrome refers to food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that forms spores that release harmful toxins, Robert Gravani, Ph.D., professor e… See more

Bacillus cereus causes two forms of gastrointestinal illness, says Gravani, a vomiting syndrome and a diarrheal syndrome, which is the most common. They have … See more

Although fried rice syndrome is unpleasant, it will go away on its own most of the time without any specific medication. "In normal healthy people, it usually resolves itself in 24 hours o… See more

You can reduce your risk of becoming infected with bacillus cereus by cooking, cooling and storing food properly. The experts recommend taking the following steps, whic… See more