Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002597",
  "term": "Bacillus cereus Food Poisoning",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Food poisoning is the general description although two recognized types of illness are caused by two distinct metabolites. The diarrheal type of illness is caused by a large molecular weight protein, while the vomiting (emetic) type of illness is believed to be caused by a low molecular weight, heat-stable peptide.",
  "references": [
    "FDA Bad Bug Book"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bacillus-cereus-food-poisoning/"
}