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06.06.2025 - Foods
Bacillus Cereus in Spices
Due to microbiological contamination, there are repeated recalls of spices, particularly caused by the Bacillus cereus germ.
Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming bacterium that is often found in dried foods such as spices, especially those grown and harvested in or near the soil. Due to environmental contact and poor hygiene standards during cultivation, drying, or transport, contamination can easily occur.
Bacillus cereus can produce two different types of toxins. The emetic toxin (Cereulide), which is heat-stable, and enterotoxins, which are heat-labile. As spices are often not heated, they can be a source of B. cereus or its toxins.
In our laboratory, the BAV Institute, and at our Tentamus partner laboratories, we regularly perform testing for Bacillus cereus.
We provide fast and reliable results and are happy to advise you on all matters concerning product safety. If you have any questions, our customer advisors are at your disposal.
Source:
www.lgl.bayern.de
www.lebensmittelwarnung.de
www.bfr.bund.de