The Economic Times

Woman eats leftover pasta after heating it in microwave, admitted in ICU after blood pressure drops dangerously low. Doctor explains what went wrong

A student's reheated pasta led to a medical emergency and ICU admission. This incident highlights dangers from bacteria producing heat-stable toxins. Bacillus cereus spores multiply in cooked food left unrefrigerated for hours. The toxin survives reheating, causing severe vomiting and fluid loss. Doctors advise refrigerating leftovers promptly to prevent such severe food poisoning.