186. Barehanded Lemon Slices in Drinks at a Bar

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a drink where
the bartender has handled lemon slices with their bare hands.


Don - not risky
Professor Ben - not risky


Transfer of Escherichia Coli to Lemons Slices and Ice during
Handling - Journal of Food Research

Survival and Growth of Salmonella and Shigella on Sliced
Fresh Fruit | Journal of Food Protection

Survival of Salmonella on Lemon and Lime Slices and
Subsequent Transfer to Beverages - International Association for
Food Protection

Microbial flora on restaurant beverage lemon slices - PubMed

Is the lemon slice in your G&T harbouring bacteria? -
Biomaster Protected | Blog