What if you accidentally take a bite of street food pecked by pigeons?

The Korea Times

What if you accidentally take a bite of street food pecked by pigeons?

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. The hygiene risks posed by urban pigeons have once again become a concern for the public. Recently, videos showing pigeons pecking at street foods such as egg bread, chicken skewers and sausages displayed at roadside stalls have spread across online communities and social media, sparking debate over the cleanliness of street food. Under Korea's Food Sanitation Act, food must be stored and displayed in a hygienic manner to prevent contamination. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety also recommends that cooked foods be covered to prevent foreign substances from getting into them. The problem is that street food is more easily exposed to contamination than food at home or conventional restaurants. Because of the nature of outdoor sales environments, pigeons and insects can gain access to food, and dust or other contaminants may settle on it. Food touched by a pigeon's beak or feet can potentially cause illness if consumed. Pigeons search for food in places such as garbage bins, park grounds and areas around drains and sewers. During this process,

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