The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• May 2, 2025

Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests