contamination with bacteria associated with poor hand hygiene.
Hidden cameras also recorded employees handling lemon wedges with bare hands instead of using gloves or tongs. If proper handwashing procedures are not followed after using the restroom, bacteria can be transferred to food and drink garnishes.
While this doesn’t mean every lemon slice is contaminated, it does highlight the importance of good food-handling practices.
A Scientific Study Raises Similar Questions
A study published in the Journal of Environmental Health analyzed 76 lemon samples collected from 21 restaurants.
Researchers found that many
