: While the spores of this strain are expected to persist in soil above natural background levels after repeated use, they are not expected to multiply in bulk soil.
: The peer review concluded that only the spores survive the stomach passage. These can germinate and produce enterotoxins in the intestinal tract, potentially leading to diarrheal food-borne disease.
: The report evaluates the renewal of approval for Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain ABTS-351 , used as an insecticide on crops like cabbage and tomatoes.