8 Monsoon Street-Food Habits That Invite Infections

Flies everywhere: Open stalls attract disease-carrying flies from garbage and drains into your food.

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Unsafe water use: Vendors often wash food and utensils in contaminated water—risky for typhoid.

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Dirty dishes: Plates, glasses rarely cleaned properly, leaving harmful bacteria behind.

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Exposed to elements: Dust, vehicle exhaust, and rain can further contaminate uncovered foods.

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Food poisoning risk: Improper storage and reheating at wrong temperatures promote dangerous pathogen growth.

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Stomach infections: Wet conditions breed E. coli and Salmonella on street foods easily.

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Typhoid & hepatitis threat: Poor hygiene, unwashed vegetables, and contaminated condiments spread serious diseases.

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Digestive distress: Oil-heavy, reheated, and spicy foods worsen acidity, gas, diarrhea, and indigestion.

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