最近有博主在网上发布视频,密封易拉罐饮料的瓶口上爬满了小虫。有网友指出这是粉螨,如果不注意,打开后可能直接进入饮料里面。
爱直接对嘴喝饮料的人直呼“天塌了”!
易拉罐背后藏有哪些卫生隐患,一起来了解一下。
A viral video of mites on a sealed can has sparked debate over the safety of drinking directly from cans, highlighting the hidden health risks of this common habit.
罐装饮料的卫生隐患
去年,马来西亚一名23岁青年,因直接对嘴喝下瓶口沾有老鼠尿的易拉罐饮料,不幸感染了钩端螺旋体病(俗称“鼠尿病”),短短一周内便不幸离世。
国内也有类似报道,深圳一名货车司机因对嘴饮用罐装饮料后,双脚发热,腰臀不适还有呕吐反应,在医院检查后确诊肾综合征出血热。
In Shenzhen, a truck driver contracted Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) after drinking directly from a can. He initially experienced a burning sensation in his feet, back discomfort, and vomiting before being hospitalized.
据陈师傅介绍,自己当时喝饮料是没有用吸管的,直接对嘴喝了:“拿了拉开就直接喝了,没有用吸管的,这个是我的习惯。这些店里面肯定是有老鼠的,以后肯定用吸管了。”
Recalling the incident, the driver admitted he never used a straw: "I just pulled the tab and drank straight from the can. It's just my habit. I'm sure those stores have rats, so I'll definitely use a straw from now on."
钩端螺旋体等致病菌,完全可以通过口腔黏膜或微小伤口进入人体,轻则引发急性肠胃炎,重则损伤肝肾,甚至危及生命。
Pathogens like leptospira can easily enter the human body through the oral mucosa or microscopic wounds. While mild cases may trigger acute gastroenteritis, severe infections can lead to liver and kidney damage and even prove fatal.
oral mucosa/ˈɔːrəl mjuˈkoʊsə/ 口腔黏膜
很多人觉得,易拉罐有拉环密封,里面是安全的。但问题在于,嘴唇直接接触的罐口外部,在到达你手里之前,经历了什么?
从工厂出厂、装箱、物流运输,再到仓库堆放、超市货架,易拉罐全程“裸奔”。罐顶的凹槽和边缘,简直是天然的“藏污纳垢所”。
灰尘、虫粪自不必说,更可怕的是,在仓储环境中,罐口极易被老鼠、蟑螂等污染。
From the factory and transit to warehouse storage and supermarket shelves, the cans are essentially exposed to the elements.
The grooves and edges of the can top serve as a natural breeding ground for dirt and insect droppings. More alarmingly, in storage facilities, they are highly susceptible to contamination by rodents and cockroaches.
susceptible /səˈseptəb(ə)l/ 易得病的,易受影响的
contamination/kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/ 污染;沾染
对嘴喝,细菌翻倍
除了外部的污染,对嘴喝还会引发“内部回流”。
有饮用实验表明:直接对嘴喝过的饮料,有51%的样本被检出瓶中剩余饮料里有微生物生长,这些微生物主要来源于我们口腔中的链球菌和葡萄球菌。相比之下,倒在杯子里喝的饮料,只有18%的样本检出微生物生长,且主要是环境中的霉菌。
这意味着,你不仅把外部的脏东西喝了进去,还把口腔里的细菌“反哺”给了剩下的饮料。如果没喝完一会接着喝,简直就是在培养细菌。
Tests show that 51 percent of beverages consumed directly from the bottle contain microbial growth, mainly streptococcus and staphylococcus from the oral cavity. In contrast, only 18 percent of beverages poured into a glass show such growth.
This means you are not only ingesting external dirt but also feeding oral bacteria back into the drink. Taking another sip later is essentially cultivating bacteria.
ingest/ɪnˈdʒest/ 咽下
喝饮料的正确打开方式
当然,大家也不必因此患上“易拉罐恐惧症”。只要稍微改变一下习惯,就能轻松规避这些潜在风险:
1. 喝前“擦一擦”
随身携带一包湿纸巾,或者用干净的纸巾沾点水,把易拉罐顶部的凹槽和边缘仔细擦拭一遍。如果有条件,用流动清水冲洗5秒以上效果更佳。
2. 改变饮用方式(最安全)
条件允许的话,最好把饮料倒进干净的杯子里喝。这不仅能避开罐口的外部污染,还能避免口腔细菌回流。
3. 使用吸管
如果身边没有杯子,又不想擦罐口,插一根吸管是最省事的办法。
4. 避免“直接对嘴”
如果实在什么都没有,可以稍微倾斜罐子,让饮料顺着边缘流入口中,尽量不要让嘴唇直接接触罐口边缘。
5. 特殊人群需警惕
老人、儿童、孕妇以及免疫力较低的人群,建议尽量倒出来喝,或者直接购买带吸管、密封性更好的包装饮料。
To avoid potential health risks, it is safest to pour canned drinks into a clean glass or use a straw. If drinking directly from the can, be sure to wipe or rinse the rim first, and vulnerable individuals should always avoid direct contact.
你平时喝易拉罐饮料,会习惯性地擦一下罐口吗?还是直接对嘴“吨吨吨”?欢迎在评论区聊聊你的习惯!
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