EPISODE · Jul 6, 2022 · 12 MIN
324. Lemon Wedge in Your Drink
from Risky or Not? · host Don Schaffner and Ben Chapman
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of consuming a beverage with a lemon wedge. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Josh Trebach, MD on Twitter: "do u love getting a refreshing lemon slice in ur drink when ur out at a restaurant? 🍋🥤 nearly 70% of restaurant lemon slices in one study were found to produce microbial growth (with 25 different microbial species being identified)" / Twitter Josh Trebach, MD on Twitter: "possible 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" / Twitter Don Schaffner 🦠 on Twitter: "PhD Food microbiologist here. Anyone want advice on medical toxicology or fixing stuff in the ER?" / Twitter Bacteria on Lemon Slices - Dirty Lemon Wedges at Restaurants Microbial Flora on Restaurant Beverage Lemon Slices
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324. Lemon Wedge in Your Drink
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