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Germ Myths

The Five-Second Rule Is Baloney!

Robert L. Wolke | Posted 04.06.2012 | Science
Read More: Five-Second Rule, Food Science, Germ Myths, Food Myths, Food Contamination, Ten-Second Rule, Food Germs, Food Safety, Food Off the Floor, Science News
Robert L. Wolke

No matter how you slice it, any such rule is baloney, or a red herring, or any other food metaphor you like, because the length of time your food rests on the floor has nothing to do with how contaminated it gets.

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Top 10 Myths About Germs

abcnews.go.com | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Cleanliness, Germ Myths, Personal Health, Germs, Healthy Living News

As you take steps to avoid the germs and viruses that proliferate as winter progresses, you've no doubt received a good share of advice on how to avoi...

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