is there any truth behind the “5 second rule”? How long does it actually take for germs to contaminate food once it’s on the ground?

Question

For the sake of the experiment, let’s assume we’re talking about a kitchen floor.

In: Biology

Answer 1

Watch the MythBusters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODfbaZ9_XzQ

No, time has no effect on direct contact contamination – the qualities of the food and the surface itself are the biggest contributors.