Characterization ofBacillus cereusin Dairy Products in China

Bacillus cereusis a common and ubiquitous foodborne pathogen with an increasing prevalence rate in dairy products in China. High and unmet demands for such products, particularly milk, raise the risk ofB. cereusassociated contamination. The presence ofB. cereusand its virulence factors in dairy products may cause food poisoning and other illnesses. Thus, this review first summarizes the epidemiological characteristics and analytical assays ofB. cereusfrom dairy products in China, providing insights into the implementation of intervention strategies. In addition, the recent achievements on the cytotoxicity and mechanisms ofB. cereusare also presented to shed light on the therapeutic options forB. cereusassociated infections.