324. Lemon Wedge in Your Drink
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming a beverage with a lemon wedge.
Dr. Don - not risky \U0001f44d\U0001f3fc
Professor Ben - not risky \U0001f44d\U0001f3fc
- Josh Trebach, MD on Twitter: \u201cdo u love getting a refreshing lemon slice in ur drink when ur out at a restaurant? \U0001f34b\U0001f964 nearly 70% of restaurant lemon slices in one study were found to produce microbial growth (with 25 different microbial species being identified)\u201d / Twitter
- Josh Trebach, MD on Twitter: \u201cpossible culprits include contamination with fecal matter, raw meat, and in the case of yeast, oral/fecal/vaginal secretions contaminating fingertips of employees enjoy ur lemons!! ~follow me for more tips on how to ruin things people love~ https://t.co/4px8XANbhB\u201d / Twitter
- Don Schaffner \U0001f9a0 on Twitter: \u201cPhD Food microbiologist here. Anyone want advice on medical toxicology or fixing stuff in the ER?\u201d / Twitter
- Bacteria on Lemon Slices - Dirty Lemon Wedges at Restaurants
- Microbial Flora on Restaurant Beverage Lemon Slices