Nails
Hygienic habits in kitchen should include keeping nails short to prevent bacteria from gathering under the nails as food contamination can happen.
Bacteria in nails
There are many kinds of bacteria that can be found under the nails, most commonly Salmonella and Escherichia Coli which may come from touching raw meat and poultry.
If the nails are long and not cleaned regularly during food preparation, contamination with these bacteria can happen and cause food poisoning to the consumers.
Artificial Fingernails
Artificial fingernails harbor a greater number of pathogens than natural nails. Artificial fingernails are made of acrylic. Acrylic is a chemical used to fasten the artificial nail and contains methyl and methacrylate. The acrylic in artificial nails is what gives rise to the growth of gram negative bacilli and yeast.Having artificial nails could lead to a lift in the natural human nail base, therefore, dirt and bacteria will then have the opportunity to invade. Also, bacteria and fungi can also grow in between the natural and the artificial nails. In addition, the cosmetic application of the artificial nail may disrupt the natural environment of the human hands in that it interferes with the skin around the fingernails.
(Source: https://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Human_Hands_and_Fingernails#Different_Conditions_of_the_Fingernails)
Ian: No matter how short fingernails are kept . Dirt accumilation is unavoidable . The importance of keeping our nails short is understood . However is there a way to keep them free of dirt and bacteria ? Would like to know.
ReplyDeleteIan: No matter how short fingernails are kept . Dirt accumilation is unavoidable . The importance of keeping our nails short is understood . However is there a way to keep them free of dirt and bacteria ? Would like to know.
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