In the video, food editor Emily Ziemski discusses the tiny culprit behind the syndrome, Bacillus cereus.
And to Ziemskis credit, the gist of the video is accurate.
There are two main forms of foodborne B. cereus illness, with slightly different symptoms.
Leftover rice on a black plate.Photo: CJansuebsri (Shutterstock)
These bacteria can shape-shift into a spore-like form to survive inhospitable environments, including very cold and hot temperatures.
Once the conditions are ripe again, they start growing and producing toxins en masse.
So cases of sickness do tend to be linked to improperly stored foods.
During that time, the bacteria break free and grow to their hearts content.
Its not particularly common in the U.S., either.
Tummyaches and other gastro symptoms are a common feature of life.
And you should definitely throw out the five-day-old takeaway container left on the kitchen counter.
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