Eat food that flies have crawled over

Flies are a relatively common pest and also a creature that many people find disgusting. But flies like to lie on the food people eat. As we all know, flies are likely to carry viruses or germs. If you eat food that flies have crawled on, not only will your hygiene not be guaranteed, you may even get sick. So, what should you do if you eat food that has been crawled by flies?

1. What are the hazards of food that flies crawl over?

Because flies' physiological structure does not allow them to bite, they are unable to chew their food. Their mouth is like a small straw and can only be used for sucking.

When they want to eat solid food, they will first vomit on the food, that is, spit their saliva on the food to soften it, and then they can suck it into their mouths. What’s even more disgusting is that there may be residues from the previous meal in their mouths, so if your food is touched by flies, it may be contaminated with bacteria and pathogens from various feces, raw meat, and garbage.

2. What should you do if you accidentally eat food that has been bitten by a fly?

Generally speaking, if people in good health accidentally eat food that has been bitten by flies, there will be no problem. Even if these foods contain bacteria, the human body's immune barrier and immune function can protect people from harm. For example, stomach acid can kill a significant portion of bacteria. If you experience abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating, of course you need to take medication!

3. Food preservation methods

1. Seal and soak in cold water.

The temperature of cold water is generally 15-20°C, which is equivalent to the temperature in spring and autumn. Therefore, in summer, there is no problem in sealing the uneaten food or meat in a bag, soaking it in water, and preserving it overnight.

2. Hang it in a well-ventilated window.

There is usually more wind and relatively lower temperature near windows, so if there is no air conditioning in the summer and there is food that needs to be preserved, you can put it in a mesh bag and hang it on the window. This method cannot completely guarantee that the food will not spoil, so check it before eating.

3. Place it at the air outlet of the air conditioner.

If you have air conditioning at home in the summer, you can put the food near the air outlet of the air conditioner. The temperature there is generally lower and it will not go bad if you leave it overnight.