Why Pre-Cut Fruits Are Dangerous in Summer: Dietitian Warns of Sickness

• Cut fruits oxidize rapidly upon exposure to air, destroying Vitamin C and other vital antioxidants, reducing nutritional value.
• High summer temperatures and humidity, combined with fruit's natural sugars, create an ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, leading to food poisoning.
• Exposed cut fruits risk contamination from dust and flies, which carry microscopic germs from dirty places, posing a significant health risk.
• Consuming old cut fruits can lead to severe illnesses such as typhoid, cholera, and intense abdominal cramps.
• Dietitian Kamini Sinha advises to 'cut and eat immediately'; if storage is necessary, keep whole fruits in the fridge or cut fruits in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 2-3 hours.