5 Second Rule. "...longer contact times result in more transfer,... other factors including the nature of the food and the surface are of equal or greater importance. Some transfer takes place .., <1 s, disproving the five second rule. User SneakyLamp, in the Prepare for Punishment subreddit, 06 Nov 2017
The '5 second rule' does not seem to apply. Contact time, food and surface type all had a highly significant effect on the transfer of bacterial cells, especially for water melon. However, gummy bears appear to be more resistant than other food types. User worldnewsbot, in the News From Around The World subreddit, 27 Oct 2016
The '5 second rule' does not seem to apply. Contact time, food and surface type all had a highly significant effect on the transfer of bacterial cells, especially for water melon. However, gummy bears appear to be more resistant than other food types. User BigSuicideParty, in the Reddit Science subreddit, 27 Oct 2016
[Science] The '5-second rule' is less robust than previously thought User Say_Me_Your_dady, in the ENDLESS FUN subreddit, 13 Sep 2016
The '5-second rule' is less robust than previously thought User sailon_soothsayer, in the Reddit Science subreddit, 13 Sep 2016
[Science] Researchers debunk 'five-second rule,' bacteria may transfer to candy that has fallen on the floor no matter how fast you pick it up User Say_Me_Your_dady, in the ENDLESS FUN subreddit, 10 Sep 2016
Researchers debunk 'five-second rule,' bacteria may transfer to candy that has fallen on the floor no matter how fast you pick it up User rawbamatic, in the Reddit Science subreddit, 10 Sep 2016