Even the water's not safe?

Jean · Post by **Jean** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:37 am

Hi All,

I mentioned that I was at a Turf Grass conference. Well, I went to lunch with the guys on Tuesday. When I went to order, it was obvious that the waitress had no idea how to handle my food intolerances, so I opted for a glass of water (I had packed a lunch). When she got me a second glass of water, I noticed that she got it out of one of those bar sprayers. You know, the kind that you push a button and either water, soda or pop comes out. Well, I had a reaction Tuesday night and was out of action yesterday.

Theoretically, I could have gotten some corn syrup in my water. It seems so trivial, but I can't think of any other way I could have been contaminated that day.

Love, Jean

Post by **tex** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:24 am

Morning Jean,

That really sucks. Sometimes you just can't seem to win.

I hope the reaction is completely gone by now.

Love,
Wayne

artteacher · Post by **artteacher** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:40 am

Hi Jean,

I've noticed that when restaurants failing health inspections are posted in our news, one of the reasons cited is mold on the pop dispenser nozzles. Have you ever gotton a pepsi that tastes moldy? I have, and now I'm a little creeped out by fast food pop dispensers. Maybe that could be the reason you got sick?

Sorry, not fun, Love, Marsha

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:54 am

Very interesting, Jean.

You have really earned your detective hat. Yep, I'd guess you are correct. The nozzle/tube was contaminated somehow. The mold thing is interesting, Marsha. Hope all is OK now.

Love,

Polly