Tag: Undercooked brown rice

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.

Raw and undercooked rice can harbor the bacteria *Bacillus cereus*, which causes food poisoning. So, can you eat brown rice not fully cooked? The short answer is no, and understanding the risks, both bacterial and nutritional, is crucial for your health.