One hand washes the other

[gordonzola]

One of the most striking things about the cheese conference takes place in the bathrooms. I think I commented on this last year, but hand washing is epidemic. There were longer lines for the sinks than the toilets. It was noticeably different than the average men's room. It made me proud. These are my fellow food professionals and they take food safety seriously. Unlike many other Americans.

I think I will somehow incorporate hand washing into my next cheese tattoo.

Comments

[lnghnds.livejournal.com]

The Soap and Detergent Association says we don't wash our hands enough.

In related news, Exxon says we don't drive enough and cows say eat more chiken.

I admit, though, that I have to agree that too many people aren't diligent about washing their hands in the restroom. Maybe we need a scarlet letter for them.

[gordonzola.livejournal.com]

if it was actually a debateable subject I would have found an independent link. ;)

[foodpoisoningsf.livejournal.com]

It actually is. Although I don't have a link for it, there's the theory that too much handwashing dries out the skin, creating cracks and more places for germs to hang out, and instead frequent rinsing/drying/moisturizing is the way to go.

Door handles anywhere: the worst.

As for men, if we blithely will put our dicks in someone else's mouth, is it compulsory to wash after merely touching it? I do, but that's because I handle food, and being seen washing my hands is not only being professional but good for my cred.

[yooniehatesyou.livejournal.com]

i spent a lot of time at the store the other day to find a non-anti-bacterial liquid soap since walktheplank is up in arms about that stuff. if i understand the science correctly, the force of the water does more of the work than anything (the soap just lubes up the germs to get them out more efficiently). i learned my rinsing skills were not up to par from that high school science class black light test and have tried to be conscious of it ever since.

considering the bacteria required in cheese making, is the obesessive hand washing due to general food handling cconcerns or that the wrong germs may fuck up the flavor?