Bacillus cereus and its closely related species, Bacillus cytotoxicus, are bacteria that present significant challenges for ...

cereus, they mean Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that produces ... "I come from a rice eating culture. I have eaten microwaved leftover rice my literal entire life. Never had an issue." ...

However, eating leftover, reheated or uncooked rice can be dangerous as it can contain bacteria called Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning and can even survive being cooked.