The behaviour of many people today involves purchasing ready-to-eat meals and storing them in the refrigerator for an extended period, sometimes forgetting about them. This practice can increase health risks and lead to potential dangers if the food is consumed.

Gastroenterology and hepatology experts have raised a “growing concern” over the increased risk of fatty liver disease among Filipinos who gained weight and developed unhealthy habits due to quarantine restrictions in the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic.