Rice food poisoning from bacterial spores is a real thing.
verify youre storing your leftover rice properly, or you could get seriously sick.
Meal preppers and takeout fans, take note.
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If youre not storing yourcooked riceproperly, you could end up with food poisoning.
Read on for the details to avoid any chance of leftover rice food poisoning in the future.
Plus, get our tips for properly storing leftover rice.
Leftover Rice Food Poisoning
Can leftover rice give you food poisoning?
However, rice isnt the only food thatBacillus cereusor other bacteria can grow in.
That means hot foods should be 140F or hotter, and cold foods should be 40F or colder.
The USDA recommends cooling leftovers rapidly.
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