Everyone Needs to Pay Attention When Reheating Cold Rice – Here’s How to Do It Safely

It’s perfect for stir-fries, bowls, or a quick side.

But did you know that improperly stored or reheated rice can make you seriously sick?

It’s not an old wives’ tale — it’s science.

Rice is one of the few foods that naturally contains Bacillus cereus, a tough bacteria that can survive cooking and grow at room temperature, producing toxins that cause vomiting, diarrhea, and food poisoning — even after reheating.

So yes — you can eat leftover rice safely…

But only if you store and reheat it the right way.

Let’s break down what nutrition experts say — so you can enjoy your leftovers without risk.

🧫 The Hidden Danger: Bacillus cereus

This common soil bacterium lives on raw rice as spores.

When cooked rice sits out too long: