Tag: Safe rice storage

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tens of thousands of cases of food poisoning annually are linked to the bacterium *Bacillus cereus*, which can contaminate rice. This is a major reason why consuming even slightly undercooked brown rice is not recommended and comes with significant health risks.

An estimated 15% of the rice harvest worldwide is lost each year due to fungal growth and mycotoxin contamination. This highlights a critical food safety concern: does rice contain mold, and if so, how can consumers identify and prevent this issue?