Reported 8 months ago
As summer heats up, food preservation can become a problem due to the high temperatures. Many people turn to fruits like watermelon to cool down, but it's important to pay attention to how they are stored. Recently, in the show 'Healthy Digging,' Tan Dun-ci warned about a case where a person in China repeatedly used a spoon to scoop out watermelon, ate a few bites, then stored the watermelon and spoon in the fridge, leading to a fatal bacterial infection and septicemia. Tan Dun-ci explained that when watermelon is taken out of the fridge and exposed to room temperature, bacteria can easily grow on the flesh, which, combined with bacteria in the mouth, creates a risk for Listeria infection and septicemia. She advised using clean utensils when eating watermelon, consuming it in proper portions, and not storing used utensils with leftover food to prevent food poisoning cases. It's recommended to consume watermelon within two to three days and discard it if it starts to show signs of spoilage to avoid potential health risks.
Source: YAHOO