Presence of Bacillus cereus from local unhusked (rough) rice samples in Sarawak Malaysia


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Yeo Freddy Kuok San, . and Tesfamariam Feven, . and Chong Yee Ling, . and Bilung Lesley Maurice, . and Andriesse Rowena, . and Ahmad Syatir Tahar, . Presence of Bacillus cereus from local unhusked (rough) rice samples in Sarawak Malaysia. pp. 181-187. ISSN 1823-8556

Abstract

Bacillus cereus is a widespread endospore forming pathogen that can cause diarrhoeal and emetic food poisoning. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of B. cereus from local unhusked (rough) rice. A total 24 local unhusked (rough) rice samples were collected from various locations in Sarawak Malaysia. The analysis was carried out using the most probable number“polymerase chain reaction (MPN“PCR) method. The bacterial loads of B. cereus in all samples were found to be more than 1100 MPN/g. PCR analysis showed that all the samples were positive for B. cereus. The finding of this study suggests that the local unhusked rice can be one of the potential sources for B. cereus foodborne outbreak. This study can be used as a baseline data for future risk assessment of B. cereus in local food sources.


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Abstract

Bacillus cereus is a widespread endospore forming pathogen that can cause diarrhoeal and emetic food poisoning. The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of B. cereus from local unhusked (rough) rice. A total 24 local unhusked (rough) rice samples were collected from various locations in Sarawak Malaysia. The analysis was carried out using the most probable number“polymerase chain reaction (MPN“PCR) method. The bacterial loads of B. cereus in all samples were found to be more than 1100 MPN/g. PCR analysis showed that all the samples were positive for B. cereus. The finding of this study suggests that the local unhusked rice can be one of the potential sources for B. cereus foodborne outbreak. This study can be used as a baseline data for future risk assessment of B. cereus in local food sources.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Bacillus cereus
AGROVOC Term: Oryza sativa
AGROVOC Term: Rice
AGROVOC Term: Food poisoning
AGROVOC Term: Polymerase chain reaction
AGROVOC Term: Sampling
AGROVOC Term: Gel electrophoresis
AGROVOC Term: Human diseases
AGROVOC Term: Pathogens
AGROVOC Term: Spores
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2025 06:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24172

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