Tag: 5 second rule

Did you know that bacteria can transfer to food in less than a second? The long-standing myth of the '5-second rule' has been thoroughly debunked by food science, so let's explore just how bad is it to eat food that fell on the ground and what the real risks are to your health.

According to a 2016 study by Rutgers University, bacteria can transfer to dropped food in less than one second. The popular “5-second rule” is a myth, so is it okay to eat something that fell on the ground? The answer depends on a number of factors, and the truth is more complex than a simple time limit.

According to a 2016 study from Rutgers University, bacteria can transfer from a surface to food in less than one second, immediately casting doubt on whether the 5 second rule is healthy. The widely believed notion that you have a grace period before germs contaminate dropped food is a myth, with scientific evidence showing that factors other than time play a much more significant role in contamination.