Who is likely to contract Bacillus cereus?
Anyone can get Bacillus cereus, however the young, old and immuno compromised are more susceptible. What are the symptoms of Bacillus cereus? Emetic toxin: • Nausea • Stomach pains • Vomiting • Diarrhoea (may occur at a later stage)The symptoms usually onset within 1-5 hours and last no longer than 36 hours. Enterotoxin: • Stomach pains • Diarrhoea (acute)The symptoms usually onset within 8-16 hours and last no longer than 36 hours What should I do if I have symptoms? • You should always seek medical advice from your GP, or contact direct (in extreme cases call 999) if you believe you are suffering from food poisoning. • When you are ill you should avoid preparing food for other people in your home. • You should ensure that you drink plenty of fluids and rest until you are better. • If you work with children or the elderly you should not go to work. • Commercial food handlers must not, under any circumstances, prepare food whilst ill. • You can only return to work 48 hours after sympto
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