Objective To investigate the hygienic status of health foods in markets.Methods Referencing to National Standard GB/T 4789.14—2003 and Industry Standard SN 0176—92,Bacillus cereus was detected by automated microbial analysis system for samples selected from 225 batches of 12 varieties of health foods on markets.Results Bacillus cereus was confirmed in 12 batches of health foods.There was a higher rate of contamination for spiraling tablets(60.0%) and calcium tablets(21.1%).Conclusion The results would provide references for health foods production,processing,sterilization,the standards for hygienic examination and inspective administration.