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Bacillus species: clinical information

Guidance for health professionals on the incubation period, clinical features, sources and transmission of bacillus spp.

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The spores of Bacillus bacteria commonly contaminate raw foods and food materials, particularly foods:

  • in contact with the soil
  • of vegetable origin

Updates to this page

Published 24 September 2008
Last updated 22 January 2026 + show all updates
  1. Updated to UKHSA and updated the incubation time for emetic syndrome.

  2. First published.

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