When you consume contaminated rice, you may experience:
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Abdominal pain
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Acute diarrhea
The most surprising thing is that these symptoms can appear just 1 hour after eating it , and many people don’t suspect that the culprit is rice.
HOW TO STORE RICE SAFELY
Follow these key steps every time you cook rice and have leftovers:
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Don’t leave it to cool on the table for more than 1 hour.
That’s the time limit to prevent the bacteria from multiplying. -
Spread the rice on a wide tray or place it in an uncovered container to cool down faster.
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Once cooled (maximum 1 hour after cooking), store it in an airtight container and take it directly to the refrigerator.
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Consume it within 24 to 48 hours. No longer.
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When reheating, make sure the rice is piping hot, above 70°C.
Never reheat it more than once.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD REMEMBER
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White rice , brown rice, or jasmine rice , all face the same risk.
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Bacteria do not change the smell or taste of rice , which is why it is so important to handle it correctly.
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Simply reheating it is not enough , as the toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacteria is not destroyed by heat .
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