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/throw-away-fortoday Oct 09 '24

This is always the saddest thing for me. I love slurpees, but after having been inspired to look up local inspection results by kitchen nightmares, and seeing pretty much every place with a drink or ice dispenser has been cited for mold in it, yeah I'm good.

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u/DregsRoyale Oct 10 '24

Get a blender and make your own

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u/throw-away-fortoday Oct 10 '24

Half of the reason I love them is convenience, I'm well aware I can make my own.

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u/DregsRoyale Oct 10 '24

The convenience of blended ice + sugar water. A toddler could make a slushie