The old man who used cutting boards and chopsticks for years ended up in the hospital
Aug 06, 2024
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According to Chinese media such as China Dotcom, a 70-year-old man living in Zhejiang Province recently visited the emergency room due to severe abdominal pain.
Tests showed severe bacterial infection and renal failure.
It is understood that he has been using cutting boards, chopsticks, and knives without replacing them for years to save money.
The medical staff explained that kitchen utensils can become hotbeds of bacteria and fungi in humid environments and infect various pathogens.
The doctor said "Cutting boards are easy places for bacteria to gather and are difficult to clean completely with normal cleaning methods" he warned.
In addition, wooden chopsticks can easily become moist and expand inside, making them a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria, he added.
The use of these contaminated kitchen tools can cause acute gastrointestinal reactions and even increase the risk of developing diseases such as stomach cancer, the doctor noted.
In addition, he said "Eating old food is also unhealthy" In particular, foods such as seafood, cold vegetables, fruit salads, and meat are prone to bacterial growth due to improper storage and heating. It is recommended to immediately put the leftovers in the refrigerator and heat them completely before eating."
In addition to food, daily items such as scrubbers, plastic bottles, pans, towels, soap, pillows, and underwear must be regularly replaced to avoid potential health risks. For example, scrubbers should be replaced monthly, plastic bottles should not restock other liquids, and should not be used continuously if there is a scratch on the pan.
He stressed that towels should be replaced every three months, soap containers should be washed clean, pillows should be replaced every six months to every two years, and underwear should be changed regularly according to the frequency of wearing.
Netizens say that saving is a virtue, but excessive saving can backfire", The reaction is "How long have you been using it?", "I'm spending a lot of money trying to save a little money".
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