#bacillus cereus

[hellsitegenetics]

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Closest match: Bacillus cereus MRY14-0105 DNA, complete genome

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fuck are you gonna do about it?

I feel like "I put your deranged ramblings through a genetics searcher and your an insect" is such a better retort than anything people could come up with.

i do this to my friends sometimes because what the fuck are they gonna do? what are you supposed to say in response to that? your shitty little roast is a tree now bitch. what are you gonna do about it

[wheelie-sick]

the dinner I made last night was so good I actually braved eating leftovers and they had rice

[morrgbaby]

FAILING this food safety exam not because i’m a disgusting person but because i don’t understand microorganisms

[ovine-anatomy]

"-and anyways, we've worked with bacteria before. Like last year when we did smears of Bacillus anthracis, and -"

"anthracis?! ANTHRAX? We did NOT fucking work with ANTHRAX"

[toooldtotobedoingthis]

This is from my Supervising Food Safety text book. The image reads

Toxin production

Food poisoning bacteria produce toxins (poisons) which cannot be detected by visual inspection. Toxins may be either exotoxins or endotoxins.

Exotoxins are produced as waste products during multiplication or sporulation of bacteria. Quite often exotoxins are released into the food and many are heat resistant, so that even if cooking destroys the bacteria, the toxin may remain and cause illness if the food is eaten. This results in a short onset time. Toxins will usually not be produced if food is kept below 5°C or above 63°C and the time at ambient temperature is kept short. Enterotoxins are exotoxins that affect the gastrointestinal tract.

Endotoxins form part of the bacterial cell wall and are released on the death of the bacteria, usually in the intestines of persons consuming contaminated food. If the toxin is produced in the intestine, the onset period, for the first symptoms to appear, will usually be longer than if the toxin is in the food.

Spore formation

Some food poisoning bacteria, such as Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus and Clostridium botulinum are able to form spores which are capable of surviving unfavourable conditions such as high temperatures, dehydration and the use of disinfectants. Spores are round protective bodies which form inside the bacterial cell and may allow survival for many years without food and water. They cannot be detected by visual inspection. Spores survive normal cooking and germinate during long, slow cooling. The vegetative bacteria released will then start multiplying and may produce toxins.

Temperatures in excess of 100°C are often required for long periods (as much as five hours) to destroy spores. The temperature used to ensure the safety of low-acid canned food, by destroying spores of Clostridium botulinum, is the equivalent of 121°C for three minutes.

seeing the poison foods ask (well written by the way) reminded me of a conversation I had with a coworker a long time ago and that might help others to know:

the danger of food that has spoiled isn't necessarily that the microbes are going to infect you and make you sick that way. food poisoning is straight up poisoning, the microbes produced toxins as by products when they were munching on the food

in other words, cooking fresh meat to kill the germs naturally present works. cooking spoiled food does NOT because you're not just at risk from the actual living germ but from the chemicals they left behind in the food and which don't go away when you cook it

(coworker thought you just had to cook off meat longer)

You are correct! This is a good reminder.

Heat will kill bacteria.

Heat will NOT destroy the poisons that the bacteria have already created. (not the important ones, anyway)

[courtofparrots]

What cell type do you think Leon, Luis and Ashley are.

I think Leon is an enzyme

oh my god what a fun ask!!!

ok SO I could answer this a few different ways so I'm going to break it down into if they were bacterial cells, human cells, or cell machinery (since that's what an enzyme is, rather than its own cell type, but you're so correct, Leon is an enzyme)

As bacteria: featuring this picture of Leon the E. coli cell:

Leon is E. coli FOR SURE. Truly the beloved white cis male of the bacteriology field (and I say this as both a Leon stan and an E. coli scientist lmao). The most well-known, the most studied (and actually is a bit overstudied, like there are other things to pay attention to) all around a star in the field.

Luis I think would be something like mycoplasma. SO underrated, but so unique and interesting when compared to other bacteria. A lot of lore for a bug that has very little research.

Ashley might be Bacillus cereus. overlooked to some extent but incredibly resilient, especially in the face of stress (we love a spore former!)

As human cells:

Leon is most like a macrophage, in my mind. They're a primary defense against infections, they keep the body safe, but they're not as aggressive or toxic as, say, neutrophils (Jack Krauser is a neutrophil)

Luis is a B-cell, takes in information and responds accordingly and is SO important for our immunity, but can sometimes misplace his trust and cause harm on accident (like causing allergic reactions in a sense!)

Ashley is a neuron, because not only is she vitally important and protected by the Luis and Leon immune cells, but she's also beautiful and smarter than the other two combined

As cell components:

Like you said, Leon is a protein, and specifically, he's an enzyme. He's the doer of the cell, he's catalyzing the chemical reactions and when something goes wrong it's all his fault.

Luis is DNA. He's got all the genetic info, he's the superstar that makes us what we are.

Ashley is lipid, aggressively overlooked, but soooo important! She holds the whole cell together!! (Hello, no Spain mission if she didn't go missing in the first place lol)

[protoctist]

eating warm sandwich that's been sitting in my car for the past five hours . if I get Bacillus cereus food poisoning it's been nice knowing you all. love each other ✌️

[hartshorn-and-isinglass]

Not gonna make the rookie-ass mistake of letting Bacillus cereus endospores germinate in the fridge for three days again so I'm having paprika hendl over the leftover egg noodles for breakfast this morning. As one does.

I had a pretty gnarly case of vertigo while I was actively sick and every now and again it feels like it comes back for a few seconds. Is that a thing with food poisoning? I assumed that was due to the dehydration, but it's been two days now...

The cat shelf saga continues. I did something that messed up my arms yesterday. I'm going to have to saw and sand things today, so it's not going to get much better. Also, Beeps doesn't like the shelves made from cardboard-lumber because she can see through the tiny holes and it makes her feel like they won't hold her weight, so I have to take those back down and upholster them... sigh.

Ah, and there at last are the dulcet strains of the angle grinder on the bathroom wall in the next unit! Fuck me.

[vibratome]

day 208492765 of eating reheated rice and not dying of bacillus cereus. fuck the haters

[didntaskforfrozenyoghurt]

why so bacillus cereus? -the rice cooker

[killed-by-choice]

“Sonia Roe,” 20 (USA 1999)

The unidentified victim known as Sonia Roe died of sepsis after an abortion. Her case was reported in a study in 1999.

Sonia’s case is especially tragic. She had been in remission from cancer, but suffered from a relapse. The young survivor had been treated for pediatric ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) and gone into remission. She only found out that her leukemia relapsed when she was 20 years old and 9 weeks pregnant.

The cancer wouldn’t kill her, but the infection after her legal abortion would.

Sonia underwent the abortion and then started cancer treatment again. About a month later, she started suffering from nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting but had no fever. While some of the symptoms may have mimicked side effects of the cancer treatment, her condition deteriorated rapidly with severe neutropenia, cardiovascular collapse and acute massive intravascular hemolysis. She died only hours after her symptoms started.

Sonia’s autopsy showed that she died of sepsis. Multiple organs were severely infected by the time she died.

Today, well-established treatments exist for pregnant cancer patients and doctors are usually able to save babies while still effectively treating the cancer patient. Sonia’s heartbreaking situation likely resulted from a doctor telling her to get an abortion because of the lack of knowledge on treatment options for pregnant patients at the time.

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

Business idea: Let a covered bowl of rice sit on your countertop for 4/5 days. Blend into slurry, store small amt in tincture bottle with dropper cap. You now have a mostly-harmless isolate of the poison Cereulide from the Bacillus Cereus cultured in the old rice. Now put a few drops in someones drink to make them shit their pants on command. Use to destabilize corrupt governments.

I think the bigger opportunity is to use the Cereulide for neutron star beaconing

[himani799]

Food Poisoning: Preventions, Causes & Ayurvedic Treatment

Food Poisoning: Preventions, Causes & Ayurvedic Treatment

Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common problem that occurs when people consume contaminated food or drinks. The contamination can occur at any point during the production, processing, handling, or preparation of food. We are the pioneers of the promising Ayurvedic medical method. You may connect with an Ayurvedic doctor online in a few easy steps to pursue a disease free life.

Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or chemicals, and can lead to a range of symptoms. Mild stomach discomfort, severe illness and even death. While anyone can get food poisoning, it is particularly dangerous for young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

What is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages. It can be caused by various harmful agents, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. The prevalence of food poisoning is high, and it affects millions of people worldwide each year.

What is the difference between food poisoning and stomach flu?

Food poisoning and stomach flu are both conditions that can cause similar food infection symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. However, they are caused by different agents and have distinct differences.

Food poisoning is caused by consuming food or beverages that are contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Symptoms usually begin within hours to a few days after consuming the contaminated food or drink.

Stomach flu, also known as viral gastroenteritis, is a viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract. It is not related to the consumption of contaminated food or drink. The virus can be spread through contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, or contaminated food or drink. Symptoms usually begin within one to three days after exposure to the virus.

While both conditions can cause similar symptoms, stomach flu may also cause symptoms such as muscle aches, fatigue, and headache, which are not typically associated with food poisoning. Additionally, stomach flu tends to be more contagious and can easily spread from person to person, whereas food poisoning is usually limited to individuals who consumed contaminated food or drink.

What is the main cause of Food Poisoning?

The main food poisoning causes is the consumption of contaminated food or drink. This contamination can occur due to various factors, including:

Bacteria: Bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can contaminate food during production, processing, or handling.

Viruses: Viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A can be transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Parasites: Parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium can contaminate food and water.

Toxins: Food poisoning can be brought on by the toxins generated by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus.

Chemicals: Certain chemicals such as pesticides and heavy metals can contaminate food and cause food poisoning.

Ayurvedic Remedies for Food Poisoning

Here are some Ayurvedic remedies that can help with food poisoning ayurvedic treatment:

Ginger:

Ginger is a natural digestive aid and has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off harmful bacteria in the gut. You can consume ginger tea, and fresh ginger juice, or add grated ginger to your meals to help alleviate symptoms of food poisoning.

Coriander:

Coriander has cooling properties and can help reduce inflammation in the gut. You can make coriander tea by boiling coriander seeds in water or adding fresh coriander leaves to your meals to help improve digestion and reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Cumin:

Cumin seeds have digestive properties and can help reduce inflammation in the gut. You can add cumin seeds to your meals or drink cumin tea to help alleviate symptoms of food poisoning.

Fennel:

Fennel seeds have cooling properties and can help improve digestion. You can chew on fennel seeds or drink fennel tea to help alleviate symptoms of food poisoning.

Turmeric:

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help fight off harmful bacteria in the gut. You can add turmeric powder to your meals or drink turmeric tea to help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Triphala:

Triphala is an Ayurvedic herbal formula that can help improve digestion and eliminate toxins from the body. You can take Triphala supplements or drink triphala tea to help alleviate symptoms of food poisoning.

Recommended Ayurvedic Herbs and Medication for Food Poisoning

Here is a list of food poisoning ayurvedic medicine that can be helpful in food poisoning treatment:

Kutajarishta

Mustakarishtha

Bilwadi Churna

Hingvastak Churna

Triphala Churna

Sanjeevani Vati

Shankha Vati

Arogyavardhini Vati

Chitrakadi Vati

Kutajghan Vati

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum)

Amla (Emblica officinalis)

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

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Kelalaian Negara Mengurusi Keamanan Pangan Rakyatnya

Akhir-akhir ini, sejumlah daerah di Indonesia mengalami Kejadian Luar Biasa Keracunan Pangan (KLB KP). Penyebabnya adalah makanan impor dari Cina, latiao. Beberapa wilayah yang melaporkan KLB ini ialah Lampung, Sukabumi, Wonosobo, Tangerang Selatan, Bandung Barat, Pamekasan, dan Riau.

Kepala Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, menyatakan bahwa setelah menerima laporan tentang keracunan pangan, mereka segera bekerja sama dengan pihak terkait di setiap wilayah untuk mengambil sampel makanan dan melakukan pengujian laboratorium. Hasilnya, BPOM menemukan kontaminasi bakteri Bacillus cereus pada produk pangan Latiao. Untuk melindungi kesehatan publik, BPOM menghentikan sementara semua produk Latiao dari penjualan. BPOM juga akan menarik 73 produk yang terdaftar hingga benar-benar dipastikan aman untuk dijual.

Kasus keracunan makanan yang disebabkan oleh produk Latiao yang memicu kejadian luar biasa ini mengingatkan kita pada kasus serupa. Kita diingatkan kembali oleh kejadian pada tahun 2022 saat obat sirop yang mengandung zat kimia melebihi ambang batas aman telah menyebabkan gagal ginjal akut pada ratusan anak. Zat kimia tersebut yakni etilen glikol (EG) dan dietilen glikol (DEG). EG dan DEG merupakan zat kimia berbahaya dengan ambang batas aman 0,1 miligram/mililiter, termasuk propilen glikol (PG), yang terdapat pada pelarut tambahan obat sirop.

Sampai Februari 2023, 326 kasus gagal ginjal akut terjadi di 27 provinsi di Indonesia, dengan 204 anak meninggal dan sisanya sembuh. Baresskrim Polri melakukan penyelidikan untuk mendalami pihak yang terkait dengan kejadian tersebut. PT Afi Farma Pharmaceutical Industry, PT Universal Pharmaceutical Industries, dan PT Yarindo Farmatama adalah beberapa perusahaan yang diselidiki terkait dengan kasus tersebut. Tiga perusahaan itu juga memiliki puluhan obat sirop yang ditarik keluar oleh Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM).

Pada saat itu, pemerintah, terdiri dari Kemenkes, Kemendag, dan BPOM, saling lempar tanggung jawab atas kasus gagal ginjal akut yang membunuh ratusan anak. Kemenkes menyatakan bahwa BPOM adalah lembaga yang bertanggung jawab atas pengawasan bahan obat-obatan, bukan kementeriannya. Selain itu, Kemenkes menegaskan bahwa masalah yang berkaitan dengan dugaan penipuan dalam pasokan bahan baku obat bukan tanggung jawab Kemenkes.

Ketua BPOM saat itu, Penny K. Lukito, menyatakan bahwa BPOM tidak bertanggung jawab atas penggunaan senyawa kimia EG dan DEG, yang ternyata digunakan oleh beberapa bisnis farmasi untuk membuat pelarut obat sirop. Lukito menyatakan bahwa penggunaan bahan oplosan ini di luar pengawasan BPOM dan merupakan perbuatan ilegal. BPOM hanya ditugaskan untuk mengawasi dan memeriksa bahan baku dalam kategori pharmaceutical grade atau khusus farmasi untuk pelarut obat sirup. Dalam hal impor dan peredaran EG dan DEG, BPOM tidak melakukan pengawasan. Ini karena zat kimia tersebut sebenarnya digunakan dalam industri di luar farmasi.

Dalam hal impor senyawa propilen glikol (PG) dan polietilen glikol (PEG), Kementerian Perdagangan (Kemendag) tidak mengatur pembatasan. Menteri Perdagangan Zulkifli Hasan mengatakan bahwa karena PG dan PEG tidak diatur oleh regulasi impor, mereka diimpor tanpa melalui Kemendag. Meskipun hasil akhirnya empat perusahaan farmasi telah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka, namun kasus ini harusnya memberikan tamparan keras pada lembaga negara terkait seperti BPOM, Kementerian Kesehatan, Kementerian Perdagangan, dan Kementerian Perindustrian. Lembaga yang bertanggung jawab untuk memastikan keamanan obat dan pangan bagi masyarakat seharusnya melakukan evaluasi dan penyelidikan menyeluruh daripada saling lempar tanggung jawab satu sama lain.

Dan saat ini, kejadian luar biasa terjadi lagi pada produk makanan Latiao. Ini bukan lagi disebut sebagai kecolongan, tetapi kelalaian negara. Negara lalai dalam memastikan setiap produk obat dan makanan yang beredar luas di masyarakat aman dan tidak berbahaya.

Sayangnya, negara tidak pernah berbenah diri. Padahal, negara harus belajar dari keteledorannya pada kasus-kasus KLB sebelumnya, karena korbannya adalah anak-anak, yakni generasi masa depan. Negara juga harus bertanggung jawab jika terjadi keracunan atau kematian akibat produk obat dan pangan yang beredar. Ini karena negara memiliki kewajiban untuk menjamin dan memastikan bahwa setiap obat dan pangan yang beredar di masyarakat adalah aman.

Namun, tanggung jawab tersebut semakin terkikis dalam sistem kapitalisme sekuler. Dalam sistem kapitalisme, negara hanya berfungsi sebagai regulator, bukan melayani rakyat. Para pejabat negara sering "cuci tangan" dan "buang badan" saat terjadi keracunan luar biasa atau kasus seperti gagal ginjal akut. Sejauh ini, hanya ada hukuman unsur tindak kriminal kepada para pelaku industri yang memproduksi dan mendistribusikannya. Tetapi, untuk pejabat terkait yang bertanggung jawab atas kelalaian dalam pengawasan dan uji kelayakan makanan, seperti BPOM atau Kemenkes, tidak diberlakukan sanksi apapun.

Dalam kasus Latiao misalnya, negara memiliki kewajiban dan wewenang untuk memantau dan mengawasi uji kelayakan dari semua aspek, termasuk bahan impor, produksi, komposisi, dan distribusi. Meskipun produksi dilakukan oleh individu atau industri swasta, negara tetap harus melakukan pengawasan untuk menjamin keamanan dan kesehatan masyarakat. Jika kewajiban ini tidak dilakukan, maka hal itu disebut sebagai kelalaian dan perbuatan lepas tanggung jawab.

Padahal, mayoritas penduduk Indonesia beragama Islam. Dan dalam aturan Islam, setiap pemimpin dianggap sebagai pengurus. Yang bermakna seorang pemimpin harus bertanggung jawab atas apa yang dia pimpin. Dari Abdullah bin Umar, Rasulullah ﷺ bersabda, “Ketahuilah setiap kalian adalah pemimpin dan setiap kalian akan dimintai pertanggungjawabannya atas apa yang dipimpinnya. Penguasa yang memimpin rakyat akan dimintai pertanggungjawaban atas yang dipimpinnya. Setiap kepala keluarga adalah pemimpin anggota keluarganya dan dia dimintai pertanggungjawaban atas apa yang dipimpinnya. Istri adalah pemimpin terhadap rumah suaminya dan juga anak-anaknya, dan dia akan dimintai pertanggungjawabannya terhadap mereka. Dan seorang budak juga merupakan pemimpin terhadap harta tuannya dan akan dimintai pertanggungjawaban terhadapnya. Ketahuilah, setiap kalian akan bertanggung jawab atas yang dipimpinnya.” (HR Bukhari No. 6605).

Penguasa adalah pemimpin dan bertanggung jawab atas semua orang yang dia pimpin. Jika dia menemukan bahwa pejabat di bawahnya tidak melakukan pekerjaan mereka dengan baik, penguasa harus bersikap tegas dan memberikan sanksi kepada mereka. Negara, dalam hal ini penguasa, memiliki tanggung jawab untuk memastikan bahwa makanan yang dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat aman. Dengan menggunakan mekanisme yang dicontohkan oleh sistem Islam, negara akan menetapkan kebijakan keamanan pangan sebagai berikut:

Pertama, menetapkan regulasi untuk industri makanan dan minuman agar sesuai dengan ketentuan halal dan tayib (aman). Artinya, produk pangan yang beredar tidak mengandung bahan berbahaya dan tidak menyebabkan penyakit degeneratif seperti diabetes, kanker, penyakit jantung, dsb.

Kedua, melakukan pengawasan dengan peran al-hisbah, lembaga negara yang mengawasi dan mengontrol industri makanan harus mencegah kecurangan, penipuan, pengurangan takaran dan timbangan, serta menjamin keamanan obat dan bahan pangan yang beredar.

Ketiga, memberikan edukasi secara menyeluruh kepada masyarakat luas tentang standar pangan dalam Islam, yaitu halal, tayib, dan aman. Edukasi dilakukan melalui berbagai media, lembaga layanan kesehatan, dan tayangan edukatif yang menarik.

Keempat, mengambil tindakan tegas terhadap perusahaan dan individu yang melanggar peraturan peredaran obat dan makanan yang sesuai dengan standar halal, tayib, dan aman.

Dengan berbagai kebijakan tersebut, negara telah melakukan tindakan preventif/pencegahan sebagai cara untuk memastikan bahwa obat dan makanan yang aman, halal, dan tayib terpenuhi bagi masyarakat.

[wormsngods]

Today's Prep

Entamoeba

Giardia

Plasmodium

Toxoplasma

Trypanosoma

Leishmania

Enterobius

Ascaris

Ancylostoma

Necator

Schistosoma

Taenia

Diphyllobothrium

Echinococcus

Staphylococcus

Streptococcus

Neisseria

Gonorrhoea

Bacillus anthracis

Bacillus cereus

Clostridium tetani

Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium perfringes

Clostridium difficile

Corynebacterium diptheria

Listeria monocytogenes

Gardnerella vaginalis

Escherica

Salmonella

Shigella

Vibrio

Helicobacter

Klebsiella-Enterobacter-Serratia

Proteus-Providencia-Morganella

Pseudomonas

Haemophilus

Bordetella

Legionella

Brucella

Francisella

Yersinia

Pastuerella

Mycobacterium tuberclosis

Mycobacterium leprae

Actinomyces israelii

Nocardia asteriodes

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Treponema pallidum

Leptospira

Chlamydia

Rickettsia

[bidhuan]

BPOM Perintahkan Tarik Latiao Tercemar Bakteri Penyebab Keracunan

Jakarta – BPOM resmi mengumumkan penarikan produk pangan olahan impor latiao asal Tiongkok penyebab keracunan. Hasil uji laboratorium menunjukkan produk ini tercemar bakteri Bacillus cereus. Latiao diduga menjadi penyebab kejadian luar biasa keracunan pangan (KLB KP) di 7 wilayah di Indonesia (Lampung, Sukabumi, Wonosobo, Tangerang Selatan, Bandung Barat, Pamekasan, dan Riau). Kepala BPOM Taruna…