Understanding House Flies and Food Safety

What should you consider when a house fly lands on your food?

• Remove the piece where the fly landed

• Ignore it and continue eating

• Leave the food for the fly

• Throw away all the food immediately

Where do flies typically gather?

• Clean surfaces

• Fresh fruits

• Decaying organic matter

• Sterilized environments

What can flies transmit onto your food?

• Nothing harmful

• Only visible dirt

• Pathogens like bacteria and viruses

• Only water

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How do flies consume their food?

• By biting with teeth

• Using a straw-like mouthpart

• Licking

• Sucking with lips

What should you do if a fly lands on your food?

• Freeze the food

• Cook the food again

• Cut the touched part off

• Eat quickly

Why shouldn't flies be completely eradicated?

• They pollinate plants and decompose waste

• They produce honey

• They are cute

• They don't harm anyone

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What is the average lifespan of a house fly?

• 100 days

• 6 months

• 30 days

• 1 year

How many eggs can a house fly lay in its lifetime?

• Exactly 50

• About 100

• Up to 500

• More than 1000