Staphylococcal enterotoxin (SE)

A family of heat-stable superantigen toxins (SEA to SEE most common) produced by Staphylococcus aureus in protein-rich food held at warm temperature. Resists boiling. Causes explosive vomiting within 1 to 6 hours. Detected by ELISA and confirmed by mass spectrometry.

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Food Poisoning: Bacterial and Chemical

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Staphylococcal enterotoxin (SE)

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