Which bacteria produces toxins that cause rapid onset of symptoms (30 minutes to 6 hours) and is associated with foods left at room temperature?

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C: Staphylococcus aureus. Per ServSafe Chapter 2, Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cause rapid onset of symptoms including nausea and vomiting within 30 minutes to 6 hours. This bacteria commonly grows in foods left at room temperature and is often transmitted by food handlers.

Which bacteria produces toxins that cause rapid onset of symptoms (30 minutes to 6 hours) and is associated with foods left at room temperature?

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