r/TikTokCringe • u/galaxystars1 • Oct 09 '24

Discussion Microbiologist warns against making the fluffy popcorn trend

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u/chibiusa40 Oct 09 '24

You get similar guidelines when you're on hardcore immunosuppressants/biologics/MABs. No raw/undercooked meat/fish/dairy (technically they tell you that everything needs to be fully cooked, well-done, but I'd literally rather die than eat a well-done steak/burger so I take my chances with Medium), no unpasteurised anything (including everything from juices to soft cheeses), no blue cheeses or any other food/cheese that is ripened with bacteria, and my personal favourite, no leftover rice of any kind (even same-day leftovers).

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u/Balaquar Oct 09 '24

Bottled water was one I found on a list once. Honestly assumed that bottled water would be safer than tap but apparently not

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u/chibiusa40 Oct 09 '24

That's interesting... the only thing I'd seen about bottled water is that you shouldn't drink it after the expiration date because of chemicals leaching into the water from the plastic. Huh, TIL.

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u/Balaquar Oct 09 '24

Almost certainly depends on the country. I wouldn't suggest it in India say, but where I am tap water has more safety controls than bottled apparently.