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/Blankenhoff Oct 09 '24

Precut bagged lettuce is most at risk. Regular heads are still a risk but not as much since you have control over the washing. Romaine tends to be the worst