Texas Alert: If A Watermelon Does This, Get Away From It

Temperatures are on the rise in the Lone Star State, and if you notice a watermelon doing this, you should get away from it immediately.

Llike some of you, I have noticed that melons are showing up in grocery stores, and soon many of us will be cutting into the delicious treat to cool off, but if you see bubbles on your melon, back away.

Like you and me, at some point, melons can reach their "breaking point" in the heat, and you should take note of this.

A video on YouTube shows a foamy substance coming from the melon, and that is because the watermelon is fermenting. This happens when the melon is exposed to above-average temperatures for a lengthy amount of time.

So what can happen if you notice a watermelon doing this? Well, the watermelon should be considered a ticking time bomb.

Yes, watermelons are exploding as temperatures soar in the summer months, and this could lead to a serious mess for you and me.

Melons can explode if enough gas builds up in them from various forms of bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella.

So, if you purchase a watermelon this spring or summer, you may want to consider putting it in the fridge immediately after purchasing it. Do not expose the melon to the extreme temperatures here in Texas.

You've been warned, and here's what to look out for if you have a watermelon out in the heat this summer.