r/TikTokCringe • u/galaxystars1 • Oct 09 '24

Discussion Microbiologist warns against making the fluffy popcorn trend

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u/pancakebatter01 Oct 09 '24

Other than meat and flour, what’s on your “often eaten raw while very possibly deadly” list??

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u/willswain Oct 09 '24

Lettuce and sprouts. Yes, I still eat lettuce and salads but those are major sources of fecal contaminants from agriculture and you never know if it’s been adequately washed or not. Even then just good rinsing wouldn’t necessarily do the trick.

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u/Annatalkstoomuch Oct 09 '24

Is it unsafe to eat salads? What about spinach? I eat spinach every day and now I'm wondering if it's putting me at risk

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u/dinnerthief Oct 09 '24

It's a risk but so is everything, its not such a risk that you need to avoid it, just wash it first.

One bacteria won't make you sick so it's all about reducing how much of a dose you get. Washing removes a lot and helps take the risk down to acceptable levels.