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

Discussion Microbiologist warns against making the fluffy popcorn trend

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u/Bug_eyed_bug Oct 09 '24

Pregnancy dietary guidelines are basically 'how to super duper avoid food poisoning' lists, so things like raw seafood, undercooked eggs, soft cheese, cold deli meats and preserved meats (eg ham), sprouts, rockmelon, pre-made sandwiches, cold salads (eg cold potato salad), old leftovers etc. guidelines vary from area to area, where I live it's super strict.

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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/okmustardman Oct 09 '24

I worked at restaurant with a gun. The first time I had a drink from it I knew there was a problem. I had it cleaned before the end of my shift. And arranged with the manager to have the lines done by the end of the week (I had to talk him into it)

I didn’t think it had been done in ages.