The genus Bacillus includes a variety of diverse bacterial species, which are widespread throughout theenvironment due to their ubiquitous nature. A well-known member of the genus, Bacillus cereus, is a food poisoningbacterium causing both emetic and diarrhoeal disease. Other Bacillus species, particularly B. subtilis, B. licheniformis, B.pumilus, and B. thuringiensis, have also recently been recognized as causative agents of food poisoning. However, reviewsand research pertaining to bacilli have focused on B. cereus. Here, we review the literature regarding the potentially toxigenicBacillus species and the toxins produced that are associated with food poisoning.
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Abstract Introduction Ecology of Bacillus Species Detection, Isolation, and Biochemical Properties ofBacillus Species Methods for Strain Typing of Bacillus Species Bacillus Species Associated with Food Poisoning Toxins of Bacillus Species Conclusion References
Mi-Hwa Oh [ National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Gyeonggi 441-857, Korea ]
Julian M. Cox [ Food Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia ]
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