■ disposable paper cups also have a shelf life, which most citizens are unaware of.
■ doctors suggest that you should buy regular products and wash more before use
After drinking a few cups of water, one of the couple’s throats itched and one of their lips swelled. Ms. Zheng and her husband in Yisuhe Town, Xiangtan County, were admitted to the hospital. The doctor found that the culprit was not water quality, but disposable paper cups. “Expired paper cups are easy to breed bacteria, which may induce respiratory diseases and skin inflammation.”
after drinking water, the couple have allergies symptoms
On October 13, when we came to Ms. Zheng’s home, she was cleaning the porcelain cups. “I dare not use disposable cups any more. It’s better to use porcelain cups.” A week later, she still occasionally felt an itchy throat and coughed twice. “It’s the paper cup.”
On October 6, Ms. Zheng and her husband returned from a trip. Just after entering the house, they were thirsty and busy looking for water. However, the stainless steel cup used at ordinary times has been covered with dust because it has been idle for several days. “We are all in a hurry to drink water, and I took out the paper cup in the cabinet.”
The two drank several glasses of water, but after 10 minutes, Ms. Zheng felt uncomfortable in her throat and then coughed. At first, Ms. Zheng suspected that it was due to the rush of the journey and didn’t care. But half an hour later, she was surprised to find that her husband’s lips were swollen into “sausage mouths.” “it seems that it was the matter of drinking water just now.”
Ms. Zheng and her husband rushed to the hospital for treatment. After the doctor’s examination, they found that they were allergic reactions caused by irritants. Ms. Zheng recalled that after returning home, she and her husband only had paper cups in addition to drinking water directly. This bag of unused paper cups has been kept at home for several years. “Guests at home sometimes use them. They are usually kept in the cabinet and never moved.” Judging from the time, this batch of disposable paper cups has exceeded the shelf life for at least half a year.
The doctor concluded that the mildew on the surface of the paper cup caused the two people’s discomfort.
most citizens do not pay attention to the shelf life of disposable products
The respiratory doctor of Xiangtan Hospital of traditional Chinese medicine said that the quality of disposable cups in the market is uneven. “The harmful substances smeared on the cup wall of fake and inferior products are easy to be absorbed by the human body and cause harm to the body.” Compared with the coating of harmful substances, the shelf life of disposable cups is more likely to be ignored by consumers. “Plastic cups, especially paper cups, are easy to mold, breed bacteria, fungi, etc., and cause respiratory diseases such as cough if they are stored for too long or improperly.”
According to the doctor, the experience of Ms. Zheng and her husband is not unique. Recently, the hospital has received many similar cases, all of which are allergic symptoms caused by the use of expired or contaminated disposable tableware and cups.
“Do disposable cups have a shelf life?” In our random interview, most citizens were at a loss about this. Most of them focused on quality and price and never cared about the shelf life. Some elderly citizens even have cups from four or five years ago in their homes. “It’s a pity that you can’t throw them away even if you haven’t used them up.”
doctor’s advice: wash disposable products before use
We visited many supermarkets in the city on the same day. The production date and shelf life of disposable cups and bowls are available, ranging from 5 years to 18 months. However, in the wholesale market of tanheng Road, Yuhu District, some disposable cups belong to typical “three noes” products. In addition to the lack of factory information, even the packaging is very simple, and even the plastic bags are sealed by tying a loose knot manually. “These prices are low. Restaurants like them.” The owner said that most of the smaller restaurants and roadside stalls use these cheap products.
If the disposable products are stored for too long or improperly, bacteria may breed and cause certain harm to human body after use. In order to make paper products look whiter, some manufacturers have added fluorescent whitening agents. “Fluorescent substances can cause cell diseases and even become potential killers of cancer.” Doctors suggest that domestic drinking water cups should be made of glass or ceramic. When you go out, you can also bring your own portable kettle to reduce the use of disposable cups.
“If you have to use disposable cups, it is also recommended to buy regular products, pay attention to the shelf life, and wash them with water before use to reduce the attachment of harmful substances and bacteria.” The doctor said that passing the water can reduce the damage to the human body.
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