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Poo found on every McDonald’s touchscreen tested
Metro.co.uk ^ | 11/28/2018 | Adam Smith

Posted on 11/28/2018 6:34:37 AM PST by BenLurkin

Traces of faeces have been found on every single McDonald’s touchscreen swabbed in an investigation by metro.co.uk.

Samples were taken from the new machines that have been rolled out at restaurants across the country – every one of them had coliforms.

Senior lecturer in microbiology at London Metropolitan University Dr Paul Matawele said: ‘We were all surprised how much gut and faecal bacteria there was on the touchscreen machines. These cause the kind of infections that people pick up in hospitals.'

Unsuspecting diners choose their food on the touchscreens then head to the server to pick up their burgers more often than not without washing their hands.

A screen at one branch was found to have staphylococcus, a bacteria that can cause blood poisoning and toxic shock syndrome.

A McDonald’s spokesman said: ‘Our self-order screens are cleaned frequently throughout the day. All of our restaurants also provide facilities for customers to wash their hands before eating.’

(Excerpt) Read more at metro.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: mcdonalds; touchscreens
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To: BenLurkin

Almost sounds like bio warfare.


41 posted on 11/28/2018 7:24:35 AM PST by DownInFlames (Galsd)
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To: Sans-Culotte

“I believe they eat with their right hand, and wipe with their left hand. “

To make the wiping motion gesture with the left hand is the same or worse than flipping the bird.


42 posted on 11/28/2018 7:28:16 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE
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To: OrangeHoof

“Muslims. They eat and wipe with the same hand.”

So glad I don’t eat at Micky D’s at all.


43 posted on 11/28/2018 7:30:04 AM PST by kagnew
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To: null and void

What about the FOOD?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!.....................


44 posted on 11/28/2018 7:30:36 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: OrangeHoof

Actually no, they have the hand they wipe with and the other they eat and use. This is why when they are punished they cut off one hand so they have to do both with the same hand. That is the way it is supposed to be, but when they use the screen they obviously use the unclean hand to do so

Just my opinion based on having been to Muslim countries and it was explained to me as to what the nature of the punishment was meant to do.


45 posted on 11/28/2018 7:31:38 AM PST by 100American (Knowledge is knowing how, Wisdom is knowing when)
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To: BenLurkin

And door handles and tables and chairs everywhere


46 posted on 11/28/2018 7:31:46 AM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Nateman

Somebody not used to using TP. Who could that be?
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Have they tested the screens in Germany and the rest of the EU yet?


47 posted on 11/28/2018 7:32:41 AM PST by Yulee
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To: Red Badger

"What about the FOOD?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!..................…"

"Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun."

48 posted on 11/28/2018 7:34:24 AM PST by Songcraft
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To: Sans-Culotte

hence the name “shithole” for their countries.
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The origin of the term may be related to the type of toilets used, namely “squatty potties”. Used in the old Soviet Union, India, and parts of Eastern Europe.

Squatty Potties consist of a hole with two pads for feet on either side. That’s it.


49 posted on 11/28/2018 7:36:17 AM PST by Yulee
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To: Songcraft

I haven’t eaten in a McD’s in Decades!..........................


50 posted on 11/28/2018 7:36:41 AM PST by Red Badger (We are headed for a Civil War. It won't be nice like the last one....................)
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To: BenLurkin

Also, don’t use the condiments at restaurants or the salt and pepper. The menus aren’t much better.


51 posted on 11/28/2018 7:38:50 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves.)
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To: BenLurkin

These bacteria are e erywhere and I doubt there is one surface you could test and not find them. This is a big nothingburger. There are no sterile surfaces in life


52 posted on 11/28/2018 7:39:12 AM PST by Mom MD ( .)
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To: Red Badger

That sounds like a wise choice!        :-)

53 posted on 11/28/2018 7:40:26 AM PST by Songcraft
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To: BenLurkin

And touch screens everywhere else are poo-less?

No traces of poo in places w/o touch screens?

Sorry, clean freaks, traces of poo are everywhere.

And you thought you only had to worry about second hand smoke


54 posted on 11/28/2018 7:42:02 AM PST by fruser1
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To: 100American; Red Badger
So Chobani yogurt is OK, because they only make it with their right hands?
55 posted on 11/28/2018 7:42:58 AM PST by null and void (Socialist Worker's Party. If they ever get elected, you'll work and they'll party.)
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To: BenLurkin
This is a silly article. Pretty much everything in a public place will have the same results. Door handles, train/bus seats, especially at that little self-serve kiosk in every coffee shop where you add milk/sugar to your coffee.

If you want to get really grossed out, grab a flashlight and a magnifying glass and take a good hard look at your keyboard.

56 posted on 11/28/2018 7:47:48 AM PST by SamAdams76 ( If you are offended by what I have to say here then you can blame your parents for raising a wuss)
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To: BenLurkin

Please ... it’s McPoo


57 posted on 11/28/2018 7:50:16 AM PST by glennaro
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To: BenLurkin

Totally believe that. I’m always shocked in the ladies room by the number of women who leave with out washing their hands.

Gas pumps are the most disgusting things. I can barely touch them. Thankfully my husband is old school and fuels up my vehicle for me every weekend.


58 posted on 11/28/2018 7:55:27 AM PST by No Socialist
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To: BenLurkin

Restaurant door handles have poo poo.
Tables, guard rails, walls, all have poo poo.

Touch type onto screens with your knuckles or a touch pen.

Are you an adult? Adults solve problems.
Communists create problems.


59 posted on 11/28/2018 7:55:55 AM PST by TheNext (Participation Award Winner = CoC)
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To: BenLurkin

That’s Universal Rule #2, the Doctor’s Rule.

“Stool gets everywhere.”


60 posted on 11/28/2018 7:56:04 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy (Liberals have become moralistic, dogmatic, sententious, self-righteous, pinch-faced prudes.)
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