Poohforyou
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- Mar 16, 2011
My daughter had a Little League event today that included a free lunch afterwards of subs, chips and water. When we got to the food line I saw that the chips were being served as opened bags (like large Costco or Family style size) laid horizontally on the table. No tongs. There were like 4-5 choices and each person though the line reached in and grabbed their chips to put on their plate.
The event was for children ages 4-6 and their families following playing a game. No bathrooms that I saw or hand sanitizer stations if you are wondering about that. I’d estimate a crowd of 200 people.
I promised my kids there would be chips so I bought them 2 individual snack sized bags from a small concession stand that had a few items for sale.
I just couldn’t bring myself to grab the chips being served after seeing all the kids jamming their hands into these big bags. But apparently I was the only one concerned because everyone had piles of chips on their plates.
WWYD?
I would have let my daughter eat the chips. Heck she and her friends/classmates double dipped at that age. They share so many germs that it wouldn't faze me.
However, I wouldn't have eaten any of the food. Partly skeeved over the germ factor but also the choice of food.
Also, chips are a dry food so I don't think the germ factor is that much of a issue.