Dropping Food On The Floor. Is this some kind of health code violation. So here comes the good news germophobes.
Within five seconds the food picked up 150 to 8000 bacteria the least from carpet the most from tiles. And its not just dropping food on the floor that can lead to bacterial contamination. But the chance of these bacteria being on most surfaces is very low.
No its never a good idea to eat food that has been dropped.
But the chance of these bacteria being on most surfaces is very low. According to germ expert Professor Anthony Hilton from Aston University food dropped on the floor is okay to eat provided it is picked up promptly suggesting the five second rule is a real. But the chance of these bacteria being on most surfaces is very low. Score one though if.
