By Namita S Kalla | July 02, 2025 | Image: Canva
Open food stalls attract flies which carry germs from garbage, drains and animal waste straight onto your food
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Vendors often use contaminated water for cooking, washing or making chutneys increasing chances of waterborne infections
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Inadequate washing of serving plates or glasses with dirty water leaves harmful bacteria and germs on your utensils
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Continuous exposure to dusty air, vehicle smoke and raindrops makes the food unhygienic and risky to consume
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Improper storage, poor cooking temperature control and stale ingredients increase risk of serious foodborne illnesses
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Bacteria like E.coli and Salmonella grow rapidly in damp, wet conditions often contaminating street food items
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Food exposed to rain or stored carelessly becomes a breeding ground for viruses that cause seasonal fevers and infections
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The oily, spicy and reheated street food consumed in monsoon worsens acidity, indigestion and bloating issues
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Improper food handling and unwashed vegetables increase chances of typhoid transmission during the rainy season
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Food handlers with poor personal hygiene can spread the hepatitis A virus through contaminated food during monsoon sales
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