where is bacillus cereus commonly found
1 Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus is a spore forming bacterium that produces toxins that cause vomiting or diarrhoea. Symptoms are generally mild and short-lived (up to 24 hours).B. cereus is commonly found in the environment (e.g. soil) as well as a variety of foods. Spores are able to survive harsh environments including normal cooking temperatures.Description of the organism B. cereus is a Gram-positive, motile (flagellated), spore-forming, rod shaped bacterium that belongs to the Bacillus genus.pores are able to survive harsh environments including normal cooking temperatures. Description of the organism B. cereus is a Gram-positive, motile (flagellated), spore-forming, rod shaped bacterium that belongs to the Bacillus genus.