India, July 12 -- Have you ever seen black spots inside the lid of your plastic lunchbox or water bottle and ignored them, thinking they won't do you any harm? In an Instagram video posted on July 8, Neethu Sureshkumar, a microbiologist working in Dubai, explained how that seemingly harmless black spot can be dangerous to your health.

According to the microbiologist, the black spots found beneath the rubber gaskets of your lunchbox lids are mould growth, and they pose several hidden health hazards. She revealed that these fungal colonies thrive on trapped moisture and food remains, posing risks such as digestive distress or allergic reactions to vulnerable individuals.

Sharing a cautionary message in the video, the microbiologist stated...