Ice is easily contaminated with green pus, causing many diseases

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, also called green pus in dirty ice when entering the lungs, kidneys, urinary tract . can be life-threatening.

Consumers should not abuse instant ice.(Artwork: tinhhoa).

According to Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, ice used without immediate treatment before use should be susceptible to bacterial infection. In fact, tests show that dirty ice is susceptible to E.coli, Coliforms and Feacal streptoccocus that can cause intestinal disease, acute diarrhea, and some kidney failure, blood sugar infection. Particularly bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa can be fatal if it enters the lungs, kidneys, urinary tract . users.

Untreated ice water , water sources are also at risk of heavy metal residues, chemicals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, zinc . are serious hazards to human health. Many production facilities have not equipped labor protection room for employees, equipment and tools for food production and contact are not ensured, lack of storage facilities, shelves and pallets of finished products. . so ice is easily contaminated.

Experts recommend that consumers do not abuse instant ice. Use as little as possible or in chilled form, especially with soft drinks. Make your own ice at home or buy the type packed in sealed packaging as prescribed.