Who Discovered Bacillus Cereus?

B. cereus was first isolated from air in a cowshed in 1887 by Grace and Percy Frankland. Bacillus means 'rod' in Latin, and cereus means 'wax'.

Where is Bacillus cereus found?

Bacillus cereus is an aerobic spore-forming bacterium that is commonly found in soil, on vegetables, and in many raw and processed foods.

Where did Bacillus cereus come from?

The bacteria is classically contracted from fried rice dishes that have been sitting at room temperature for hours. B. cereus bacteria are facultative anaerobes, and like other members of the genus Bacillus, can produce protective endospores.