Written by Kinkini Gupta | Published : November 1, 2023 1:46 PM IST
Why do some people prefer to drink sodas or alcohol from cans? Firstly, they are easy to carry and there is no issue of spillage. Secondly, it is really fun to pop open a can and drink. Moreover, cans are considered slightly more safe than plastic bottles. But, there are some side effects that you should know about.
One of the biggest concerns is that when cans are stored in factories, it is not done properly. Before they are handed over to customers, they are hardly cleaned or disinfectant. Most of the germs may be on the outside of the can and you may not know it.
Cans may be covered with the urine of rats and other germs as they run over them in the warehouses. Exposure to them can cause leptospirosis.
This disease can happen to both animals and humans. It is a bacterial disease which cause symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, headache and diarrhea.
Because of the very common symptoms of this diseases, it may be difficult to diagnose it. Some people may perceive it to be some other diseases also.
Drinking from a can is definitely less harmful than drinking from plastic bottles. So, if you wanna do it, do it the right way. Always wipe the can with a disinfectant, you can even wash it and then drink.
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