Signs and symptoms of the illness include nausea, abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. More severe signs and symptoms are also possible.

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Gram-positive and endospore-forming Bacillus cereus bacteria can lead to foodborne diseases, especially after eating food left out at room temperature for too long.

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Bacillus cereus-associated Foodborne Illness: Signs and Symptoms

B. cereus produces endospores as well as two toxins (which cause diarrhea and vomiting, respectively).

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