The seven foods most likely to breed bacteria

　　1. Cantaloupe

　　Fact: Studies have found that 3.5% of cantaloupes contain salmonella and shigella, which can be transmitted from person to person. Since we generally eat cantaloupe raw, the bacteria enter directly into your intestines.

　　Countermeasure: It is recommended to buy whole cantaloupe, because cut fruits are easily contaminated by bacteria.

　　In addition, before eating cantaloupe, you can use a special vegetable and fruit brush to clean the surface of the fruit to reduce the chance of cross-infection.

　　2. Peaches

　　Fact: In order to keep the surface of peaches smooth and clean, farmers spray pesticides on peaches weeks before they are harvested. The research report pointed out that by the time the peaches reach the hands of consumers, their surface is already covered with nine layers of pesticides, which is horrifying.

　　Countermeasures: Many products will have a layer of wax on them to maintain the effect of pesticides, so use a sponge or brush to wash off this layer of wax before eating; of course, the most cost-effective way is to buy organic peaches!

　　3. Onions

　　Fact: Onions contain the parasites Cryptosporidium parvum, Shigella and Salmonella, which are among the most inconspicuous sources of bacteria in many foods.

　　Countermeasures: Try to buy green onions placed in supermarket refrigerated warehouses as room temperature can easily allow bacteria to grow. Before cooking, we should peel off the skin of onions and then wash them thoroughly with water.