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Is the ‘five second rule’ true?

Many of us have reassured ourselves with the ‘five second rule’ before... But, is it true tha...

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17.16 15 Jun 2026


Is the ‘five second rule’ true?


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17.16 15 Jun 2026


Many of us have reassured ourselves with the ‘five second rule’ before...

But, is it true that you actually have five seconds grace after you drop food on the floor?

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Amalia Scannell, Microbiologist and Food Biotechnologist in the UCD Institute of Food and Health.


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