Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to know – National

While many diligently steer clear of raw chicken and unrefrigerated mayonnaise to stave off food poisoning, there may be the unexpected culprit lurking in one’s kitchen — leftover rice. Often referred to as “reheated rice syndrome,” this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that poses a risk when cooked food … Read more