Nick Perry warns that over 70% of lemon wedges at restaurants contain 25 different bacteria, often from cross-contamination with raw meat on cutting boards and unwashed skins. Skip the lemon or lime wedge with your drink to avoid food poisoning.
He says studies show that over 70% of lemon wedges contain 25 different bacteria.
Never ever ask for this thing at a restaurant because you might accidentally get food poisoning. So the next time you order water or a drink, make sure that there are no lemon or lime wedges in the drink. Studies show that over 70% of lemon wedges contain 25 different bacteria, as well as cross contamination from things like raw meat. Those lemons are cut on the same boards that are used to cut raw meats. Look bro, nobody's thinking about washing the lemon skin before they cut it and throw it in your drink. Not to mention that they may fall on the floor and get picked up by staff who aren't wearing gloves. So rather be safe than sick and just get your drink without it.
