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The genus Bacillus includes a variety of diverse bacterial species, which are widespread throughout theenvironment due to their ubiquitous nature. A well-known member of the genus, Bacillus cereus, is a food poisoningbacterium causing both emetic and diarrhoeal disease. Other Bacillus species, particularly B. subtilis, B. licheniformis, B.pumilus, and B. thuringiensis, have also recently been recognized as causative agents of food poisoning. However, reviewsand research pertaining to bacilli have focused on B. cereus. Here, we review the literature regarding the potentially toxigenicBacillus species and the toxins produced that are associated with food poisoning.