Is my food safe to eat if I've seen signs of mice?

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Is my food safe to eat if I've seen signs of mice?

All food should be kept in sealed, rodent-proof container such as Tupperware. If you believe a mouse has accessed your food (from food particles, gnaw marks, ripped bags, etc.) the safest option is to completely dispose of the affected food. If the bag/container is still sealed and you wish to keep it, ensure you soak the container in a diluted bleach solution prior to consumption. See more here [1].

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Source URL: https://monocounty.ca.gov/environmental-health/my-food-safe-eat-if-ive-seen-signs-mice

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[1] https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/how-handle-food-products-have-been-exposed-filth#:~:text=Food%20products%20that%20have%20been%20exposed%20to%20filth%2C%20like%20rats,in%20plastic%20and%20paper%20containers.
[2] https://monocounty.ca.gov/faqs?field_tags_tid=1093