food poisoning facts

We look into the rules behind the 5-second rule and whether or not it’s actually safe to eat food that has been dropped on the floor.

It seems that we can’t get away from harmful pesticides in our foods. In fact, the most recent studies list the following 10 fruits and vegetables among the highest in terms of pesticides (in no particular order).

Even though food poisoning is rather rare, these 10 foods are particularly prone to bacterial outbreaks, which is why thorough cleaning, handling, as well as following safe cooking and storage procedures are important when consuming them.

Food poisoning is caused by nasty bacteria that develop on food—the aftermath of which is typically abdominal cramps, gas, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting—that lasts until the “evil” food is eradicated from the body. We’re highlighting the not-so-fun-facts about food poisoning.