Does lemon kill bacteria on meat?
Chef's answer
Washing can spread germs from the chicken to other foods or utensils in the kitchen." ... Some pointed to homemade remedies believed to provide a more thorough wash, like soaking the raw meat with lemon juice, vinegar or saltwater (though these ingredients do not kill bacteria, according to science).
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Acetic acid (a.k.a. white vinegar) can act as a disinfectant that can destroy some bacteria and viruses. There is no scientific evidence or studies that show vinegar kills a virus like COVID-19. ... Vinegar can inhibit growth of and kill some food-borne pathogenic bacteria..
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Although boiling water can be a bit harsh on the plastic of your brush, it does a great job killing the bacteria that builds up over time. Boil a small pot of water on the stove and dip the head of your toothbrush in the rolling boil for at least three minutes to kill most germs.
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The problem isn't with the baking process, because most viruses and bacteria are killed in a hot oven. ... Gerba's work has shown that even after 72 hours, 700 viral particles of the cold virus can linger, enough to potentially sicken seven people.
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