How party dips can give you Norovirus and even HERPES (and sour cream is the worst for spreading bacteria)
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Quote:Daily Mail Wrote:
Norovirus, streptococcus - which gives you a sore throat - and herpes simplex - the cold sore virus - could all be lurking in your favourite sauces if just one party-goer has committed the ultimate party faux pas of double dipping: the act of putting the same crisp or crudité back in a dip after taking a bite.
Microbiologists revealed on Monday's episode of Food Unwrapped on Channel 4 that thousands of organisms live in the tiniest amount of saliva, so when someone double dips, the bacteria can transfer and multiply.
They also revealed which dips are the worst for harbouring dangerous viruses: and it's bad news if you're a fan of sour cream.
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Food safety expert Jonathan France also revealed that if someone has a virus such as norovirus, streptococcus, or herpes simplex, you may catch their infection even if only a small amount of their saliva has contaminated a party dip.
If only you knew how bad things really are.