Is there any risk associated with sticking a piece of partially eaten food into a dip or salsa?
Researchers from Clemson University say yes based on a study conducted by measuring the amount of bacteria in a dip that came from the mouths of study participants.
The participants were asked to take a bite out of a cracker that they had just scooped up with dip. After performing the double dip eight times, the study found that the a few extra ingredients in the dip - unwanted and unhealthy ingredients.
"Yes, you have a lot of bacteria on your skin and more in your mouth," said Joanne Konschak, director of infectious disease control of South Jersey Healthcare. "(For most bacteria) the dip becomes a breeding ground they can use to feed off."
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