Leftover chicken wrapped in foil… Don’t be ‘sure’ about its safety

Many people order delivery food such as pizza or chicken on weekends and holidays. If there is a lot of leftover food delivered, it is important to store it properly. Food that is not properly stored can cause food poisoning. However, a warning has been issued that ‘aluminum foil’, which many people use to store food, is not the right choice. According to the British media Daily Mail, American food scientist Dr. Zachary Cartwright said, “If you store food wrapped in aluminum foil, you can be exposed to food poisoning.” He emphasized, “Aluminum foil alone does not have a complete sealing effect, so harmful bacteria can enter.” Aluminum foil is mainly used to store oily foods such as pizza, chicken, and pancakes. No matter how thoroughly you wrap food, the foil does not have adhesive properties, so there are gaps where air can enter. At this time, bacteria in the air can come into contact with the food and multiply. In particular, since there are many different foods in the ...