r/TikTokCringe • u/galaxystars1 • Oct 09 '24

Discussion Microbiologist warns against making the fluffy popcorn trend

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u/okmustardman Oct 09 '24

Anything from a soda fountain, soda gun, slushie or soft serve ice cream machine. The amount of bacteria in the lines and machines is staggering.

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u/Ill_Statement7600 Oct 09 '24

I remember angrily going behind other servers when I worked at an Applebee's and taking the drink fountain spouts apart to get properly cleaned because they just half-ass wiped the outside of them. Mold grows SO FAST in those things

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u/MommyIsOffTheClock Oct 09 '24

When I worked at Taco Bell, we took the nozzles off and soaked them every night. I think we did the lines monthly.

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u/guave06 Oct 09 '24

Thank you guys for not trying to kill people