Study finds half of Americans would eat food that's been on floor after 10 seconds

CBS News Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS -- You know the old 5 second rule that says it's OK to eat something that's fallen on the floor as long as it's within 5 seconds

Now, a new OnePoll survey shows people eat food that's fallen on the floor about four times a month.

And, 52% say it's OK to extend the 5 second rule to 10 seconds.

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