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2025 , Vol. 51 >Issue 23: 363 - 370

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.042572

Research progress on biofilm and cereulide in Bacillus cereus

  • REN Fanchong ,
  • LIU Yangtai ,
  • WANG Yeru ,
  • YANG Xuefeng ,
  • QIAO Linnan ,
  • LIU Yang ,
  • YU Ruijie ,
  • AIKEDAN Tuohuti ,
  • DONG Qingli
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  • 1(School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China)
    2(China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China)
    3(Key Laboratory of Milk and Dairy Products Detection and Monitoring Technology, State Administration for Market Regulation, Shanghai Institute of Quality Inspection and Technical Research, Shanghai 200233, China)

Received date: 2025-03-01

  Revised date: 2025-03-21

  Online published: 2025-12-25

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Abstract

Bacillus cereus, as a significant foodborne pathogen, persists in food processing environments through spores and biofilms, causing cereulide and enterotoxin poisoning.The ability of B.cereus to form spores and biofilms poses significant risks to food safety and human health.This article discusses the factors influencing B.cereus biofilm formation and cereulide synthesis, as well as their bidirectional interactions.It analyzes and summarizes detection methods for both bacterial cells and cereulide, and further explores strategies for eliminating B.cereus biofilms and cereulide.The interplay between B.cereus biofilms and cereulide production represents a critical direction for future research on emetic B.cereus strains.Furthermore, studies on detection and removal methods for B.cereus and its cereulide remain areas of substantial potential.This review aims to provide critical insights for advancing risk prevention and control strategies against B.cereus.

Key words： Bacillus cereus; biofilm; cereulide; formation; detection; removal

Cite this article

REN Fanchong , LIU Yangtai , WANG Yeru , YANG Xuefeng , QIAO Linnan , LIU Yang , YU Ruijie , AIKEDAN Tuohuti , DONG Qingli . Research progress on biofilm and cereulide in Bacillus cereus[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2025 , 51(23) : 363 -370 . DOI: 10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.042572

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