I just recently dropped my new pack of strawberries on the floor. I washed them quite a bit, and I was wondering if they are still okay to eat?
2007-06-19 03:43:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'd eat them, especially if you washed them. Think of all the dirt and bacteria they were exposed to while growing! I did an experiment with dropping food on the floor. The food doesn't collect very much bacteria even when it's on the floor for 30 seconds! Especially dry food.
2007-06-19 03:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by ajbbbygrl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just read a study that came out that said the 5 second rule is closer to 30 seconds, and really closer to a minute for dry things. So have at it. Strawberries are grown on the ground anyway. They taste the best right out of the field (I had some fresh picked ones for breakfast!)
2007-06-19 03:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by oj 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is more bacteria on your hands, chopping board, and in your mouth than on the floor. The food hygiene exam I did at work was a real eye opener! Think about the bathroom door handle-ugh! I really wouldn't worry about those strawberries after that.
2007-06-19 03:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Twisty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How clean is your floor? Wash them!!! We tested this for a project in college and there is no difference between 5 seconds and 30 seconds! So.... its up to you if you wanna eat them!
2007-06-19 03:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by jess BSN, RN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They grow out of the ground, they should be fine after being dropped on a floor.
2007-06-19 04:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gabrielle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, floor is kept clean and you have washed those strawberries. Njoy!
2007-06-19 03:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by aWellWisher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends how hungry your are for strawberries. If you flaw is reasonably clean and you give them a wash, they should be ok I guess.
2007-06-19 03:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Keiko 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
noooo, it's not ok. that happened 2 be on myth busters, and the did the experiment. and emidetly after bacteria was on the object. so, u can eat if u want to be sick, but 4 me, personaly, DON'T EAT IT!!!!
2007-06-19 04:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you have washed the berries, why not. Go for it.
2007-06-19 04:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_second_rule
Its fine, especially since you washed them.
2007-06-19 03:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋