A little too common a moment we know all too well—that slice of pizza or juicy grape tumbles to the floor, and, in a split second, the internal monologue begins. You recall the ‘five-second rule,’ as ...

For decades, the so-called five-second rule has been a comfort myth—pick food up quickly and it’s still safe to eat. But food scientists say this popular belief doesn’t hold up under scientific ...

Many people follow the “five-second rule,” but science shows the truth is more about safety than timing. Studies have found that food picks up germs as soon as it hits the floor, regardless of how ...

Forbes: A new study found some truth to the “five-second rule,” which suggests it’s safe to consume food that has touched the floor as long as its within the five-second limit. Share this article!

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(NEXSTAR) – Uh oh. You just dropped your toast on the floor. It was the last piece, too. And you were enjoying it so, so much. You know where this is going. Since childhood, most of us have been aware ...