Sketchy Bacteria -

Even after the diarrhea stops (usually 2–10 days of misery), you might develop reactive arthritis. Your punishment for that undercooked drumstick? Achy joints for months.

Found in rice and leftover pasta, B. cereus is a drama queen. It produces two different toxins: one that makes you vomit within 1–5 hours (the “fried rice syndrome”), and one that gives you diarrhea 8–16 hours later (the “I thought I was safe” syndrome). sketchy bacteria