Glad somebody finally explained this....

[Snaggletooth]

Ever wondered what the acceptable standard is for dropped food?

 

So much for the 5 Second Rule.

 

I never liked that one anyway. The cat always got there first.

 

[Flyinfool]

When I drop food I don't even bother to look down to see where it landed. The dog usually gets it on the way down. Dogs are a lot faster and smarter than cats. If it does hit the floor, it will never last 5 seconds anyhow before the dog has it, even if she is on the opposite side of the house. It is safest to just get out of the way.

I find it amazing how the dog can sense falling food, even while sound asleep and still wake up and be there to catch it even from a great distance.

[Yamamike]

Hmmmmm...so let's see if I have this straight...there is no acutal time limit??? I like this new rule!!

[Flyinfool]

Hmmmmm...so let's see if I have this straight...there is no acutal time limit??? I like this new rule!!

 

I think there is still a time limit, but that can depend on the particular food item and the particular floor.

 

A dry cookie on a clean floor that has been there a full day could still be good.

A steak on that same clean floor would not be good after a full day.

Any food dropped on the bathroom floor for any amount of time would not be good.

[Black Owl]

Quite evident that the charter has never been in a combat environment. In that environment the only question is "Can you scrape off the majority of the crap on it?"

And if you are a jarhead even that question does not get asked.

[bongobobny]

Yes, I don't see any block for "Just how hungry are you??"

[Black Owl]

Yes, I don't see any block for "Just how hungry are you??"

 

Been there, done that... on too many occasions

 

[mbrood]

Submariner rule: It's ok to eat old meat... it is NOT ok to eat old green meat.