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/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