Detection and Disinfection of Bacillus Cereus

Abstract

Bacillus cereus is a foodborne, conditional pathogen that causes vomiting and diarrhea and has become a rising threat to food safety. This review introduces several major types of B. cereus detection methods (including traditional methods, PCR-based assays , immunological assays, cytotoxicity assays, and a CBD-related assay) and species-specific disinfection methods (including AMPs and endolysins). These methods have either been applied or have the potential to be applied in the food industry. The intention of this review is to introduce the principle of these methods and evaluate their strengths and weakness.