Are Soda Cans Contaminated with Rat Urine? MythBusters Test the Myth!

TLDRMythBusters tackle the myth of soda cans contaminated with rat urine. They collect 1,000 cans and test them for rat urine using a blacklight. The results reveal that some cans do contain rat urine, but further lab testing is needed to determine if the urine carries harmful pathogens.

Key insights

🐀Some soda cans tested positive for rat urine using a blacklight.

🔍Further lab testing is needed to determine if the rat urine carries harmful pathogens.

💦Rat urine can potentially carry diseases such as leptospirosis and hanta virus.

🚫Drinking directly from a soda can contaminated with rat urine could pose health risks.

🧽Cleaning soda cans before consumption is advisable to reduce the risk of contamination.

Q&A

How did MythBusters test for rat urine on soda cans?

MythBusters used a blacklight to detect rat urine on the surface of the cans, which fluoresces under the light.

Did all the tested soda cans have rat urine on them?

Not all cans tested positive for rat urine, but some did show signs of contamination.

Is rat urine harmful?

Rat urine can potentially carry diseases such as leptospirosis and hanta virus, which can be harmful to humans.

Can drinking from a soda can contaminated with rat urine make you sick?

While it is not guaranteed, drinking directly from a contaminated can could increase the risk of contracting diseases carried by rat urine.

How can one reduce the risk of consuming contaminated soda cans?

Cleaning the surface of soda cans before consumption can help reduce the risk of contamination.

Timestamped Summary

02:22MythBusters collect 1,000 soda cans from various sources to test for rat urine contamination.

05:58They use a blacklight to detect rat urine on the surface of the cans.

07:26Not all cans tested positive for rat urine, but some did show signs of contamination.

09:59Rat urine can potentially carry diseases such as leptospirosis and hanta virus.

12:33Drinking directly from a contaminated can could pose health risks.