Tag: Reddit food safety

According to advice frequently shared on Reddit's food-focused communities and supported by food safety experts, cut watermelon can last safely in the refrigerator for approximately 3 to 7 days, provided it is stored correctly. The key to extending its shelf life is minimizing oxygen exposure and maintaining a consistent cold temperature.

According to the Food Safety Information Council, cooked pasta left to cool slowly can be a breeding ground for toxins formed by *Bacillus cereus*. When Reddit users discuss whether 4 day old spaghetti is okay to eat, the conversation reflects a wide range of personal risk tolerances, from strict adherence to food safety guidelines to relying on the 'sniff test'.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raw sprouts are a known source of foodborne illness, a fact frequently echoed in food safety discussions on Reddit. This is because the warm, humid conditions required for sprouting are also ideal for harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, making the question of 'are bean sprouts safe to eat raw on Reddit' a common, and cautious, one.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), inorganic arsenic is highly toxic and exposure is a significant global public health concern. As many Redditors and consumers discuss, certain types and origins of rice, like white basmati from India or Pakistan, are consistently cited for having less arsenic than others.

According to the USDA, an estimated 30-40% of the food supply is wasted, with produce often being the first to go. So when you find a head of cabbage with some brown spots, it's a common question, as seen on **Can you eat cabbage that has turned brown on Reddit?**