Five-Second Rule Debunked: Bacteria Transfer Almost Instantly
TL;DR
Three studies show bacteria transfer to food happens almost immediately on contact with various surfaces, especially wet foods; contamination can persist for hours and rinsing isn’t reliable, so the safe takeaway is to discard dropped items—particularly for those at higher infection risk or with pets in the home.
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