a few days ago Theconversation and Dailymail both reported on the alarm over Fried Rice Syndrome on social media like Tiktok widely. The story started when some users brought up the case of a 20-year-old man who died from Fried Rice Syndrome in 2008 and brought it up online again.
The cause of death was from eating leftover pasta that had been left for 5 days outside the refrigerator. Even though he brought it to warm before eating. But those germs still causesevere food poisoning However, such deaths are rare. But this case has made many people pay attention to the correct way to preserve food. and how to protect yourself from Fried Rice Syndrome
Fried Rice Syndrome: Food poisoning from B.cereus infection.
Soon after the issue spread, many doctors, nutritionists, food safety experts, etc., came out to give advice to netizens. For example, Dr.Joe A doctor from the emergency department who has 1.7 million followers on Tiktok has come out to give knowledge that Fried Rice Syndrome is a group.symptoms of food poisoningCaused by eating certain types of cooked food that have been stored incorrectly. (Store outside the refrigerator) until bacteria called Bacillus cereus or B.cereus grows in those foods
Especially starchy foods like rice and pasta. It is often the cause of such symptoms. But sometimes this type of germ is found in cooked vegetables and meat that have not been stored properly as well. B.cereus bacteria Can produce toxins The longer cooked foods are stored at room temperature, the longer they are stored at room temperature. The more these bacteria and toxins have a chance to grow, the more likely they are to grow.
B.cereus bacteria can produce toxins and is resistant to high heat.
Dr.Joe emphasizes thatB.cereus is the main cause of symptoms Fried Rice Syndrome Because there are no other types of bacteria. That is, it produces a type of cell called a spore. which is very resistant to heat Therefore, even if consumers heat leftover food at a high temperature, it may not be able to kill this type of germ. (Other germs Most of them will die when exposed to high heat.)
These B.cereus spores are normally dormant. But if the temperature and conditions are suitable They can grow and begin to produce toxins that are harmful to the human body. If we eat food that has a lot of this kind of germs in it. It will cause diarrhea and vomiting. There are two types of B.cereus infection. One type is usually associated with diarrhea. and another type involves vomiting.
In general, such illnesses tend to disappear within 2-3 days, but in people at risk of health such as children, the elderly, or people with chronic diseases. You may be more likely to need to see a doctor.
However, the situationFood poisoning from B.cereus It is not the most common case of gastrointestinal disease. But illness from infection with E. Coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter May be more common Including illnesses caused by stomach viruses such as norovirus, they are also more common. However, consumers should be safe first. If you want to save leftover cooked food for later eating, you should know the correct method.
How to properly store food to prevent Fried Rice Syndrome
1. Leftover cooked food that you want to keep for later. Must be stored in the refrigerator immediately.
2. If you accidentally leave food at room temperature for more than 2 hours or more. Hot food should be reheated. Then slowly store in the refrigerator.
3. If you want to save some of your cooked food to eat at a later date, refrigerate it immediately. without having to wait for it to cool completely
4. Follow the “2 hrs/4 hrs” rule: If food has been out of the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, it can be safely placed back in the refrigerator. But if you leave it for more than 4 hours or more, you shouldn’t put it in the refrigerator and you shouldn’t eat it.
5. If possible, divide large amounts of food into smaller portions. So that the cold can reach the food faster. Also, when to take it out for the next meal It will help relieve the coolness faster as well.
2023-11-08 08:20:00
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