Is the Five-Second Rule Real?

The video debunks the 5 second rule, explaining that bacteria can transfer to food almost instantly, regardless of time. An experiment by Rutgers University showed that factors like food moisture and surface type are more critical in bacterial transfer than time. Wet foods like watermelon pick up more bacteria quickly, while dry foods like gummy candies gather less. Smooth surfaces transfer bacteria more effectively than rough ones. Eating food from the floor can lead to surface cross-contamination, a significant cause of food poisoning.

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