The food accidentally fell to the ground, thinking it was a pity to waste. Grasp the "3-second rule" and quickly pick it up and eat it. Be careful that it may cause kidney and stomach discomfort. Qiu Zhanqiu, director of the Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Medicine at Shutian Clinic, said that food falls to the table or the ground, and is tightly lifted and wiped and eaten. For healthy people, most of them are harmless, but the premise is that it falls into a "clean environment."
The body's stomach acid has a strong bactericidal function. Most bacteria and viruses will die of this acid water. Gastric acid is an important protection barrier. Regarding whether food can still be eaten when it falls to the ground? Qiu Zhanqiu believes that it is necessary to decide on the environment. If it is a high-destruction site, a public park, a public venue and other places, it will of course be directly abandoned into a garbage can. If it is a house where it is usually swept, the chance of food falling on the ground and contaminating pathogenic microorganisms is not high.
Qiu Zhanqiu said that generally, cooked food can be washed with water and then heated back. This "warming" step is indispensable. However, if food falls into dusty places, dirty water, or if pets are raising at home, it is easy to fly in wool, and the chance of bacteria attaching will increase greatly. It is recommended to recycle it directly and do not force yourself to eat it because of a pity.
When eating food, "psychological effects" can easily cause feelings of illness and discomfort. Qiu Zhanqiu said that people with weak stomachs should pay special attention to food safety. Some people not only feel uncomfortable when eating unclean food, but even suffer from gastritis. In addition, the characteristics of foods are also key to bacteria-contaminated, such as mochi, cakes, toast, fruits, etc. Foods with high moisture or with flavored sauces are particularly prone to bacteria and are not recommended to eat them again.
Regarding food safety issues, Qiu Zhanqi reminds that the weather in summer is hot and the food can easily become deteriorated. The cooked food you buy must be eaten within 1 to 2 hours. Even if it is put in the refrigerator for refrigeration, it must be eaten within 2 days. The refrigerator can only extend the speed of bacterial growth, which is not very powerful. Food will still become damaged after being stored for a long time. In particular, it should be used to make good use of sealing tools to avoid cross-infection of bacteria.
Qiu Zhanchen emphasized that he should carefully choose fresh food and be careful of illness from his mouth. The food should be clean and hygienic, including the ingredients themselves and the surrounding environment. The high temperature and humidity in summer increase the risk of food poisoning. If it falls to the ground, it is better to eat less.
Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan