article_snippet.sent: Experts say dry foods, like cookies, are less hazardous and can be OK, according to health experts .
article_snippet.sent: Bacteria relies on moisture to grow, so any food wet food is considering potentially hazardous.
article_snippet.sent: It's much easier for bacteria to grow on those foods. '
article_snippet.sent: With dry foods, it is conversely much tougher for bacteria to grow.'
article_snippet.sent: Dry foods are things such as potato chips, lollies, nuts, biscuits, crackers and uncooked rice or pasta.
article_snippet.sent: Meat, such as cold-cuts and salami, are definitely not worth the risk, and can be a breeding ground for bacteria .
article_snippet.sent: Dry foods are things such as potato chips, lollies, nuts, biscuits, crackers and uncooked rice or pasta.
article_snippet.sent: Wet foods are cut fruit, cold meats, ham, salami, dairy products, and cooked rice or pasta.
article_snippet.sent: Crakers and nuts have a lower risk than wet foods .
highlights_snippet.sent: Potato chips, nuts and biscuits less risky, but meats and cut fruit a no-go .