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Do I need to be worried?

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SpinCycling · 12/09/2025 19:34

Went to McDonald's yesterday evening.
Got handed the meal at the drive through window.
Realised too late that one of the straws had fresh blood on it.
Is there any risk to health? Should I complain?

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Permittedperson · 12/09/2025 19:48

Did you or didn’t you see an open wound on the server?

ToKittyornottoKitty · 12/09/2025 19:47

SpinCycling · 12/09/2025 19:45

I'm not sure you understand the definition of open wound @ToKittyornottoKitty.

You said he’s clearly had an open wound, but you didn’t see one. I’m not sure you understand the definition of clearly.

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SpinCycling · 12/09/2025 19:45

I'm not sure you understand the definition of open wound @ToKittyornottoKitty.

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 12/09/2025 19:44

So he didn’t clearly have an open wound then. Fuss over nothing

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SpinCycling · 12/09/2025 19:44

It's not like that @youalright. Blood can contain a whole host of nasties.

I didn't see his hands @ToKittyornottoKitty. He was clearly wounded as the straw had blood on it.

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 12/09/2025 19:42

If they clearly had an open wound why did you take the straw?

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SpinCycling · 12/09/2025 19:41

Arlanymor · 12/09/2025 19:37

The straw wrapper had blood on it and it wasn't yours? Unless you have open wounds on your hands then you should be fine.

Yes, this. I didn't use the one that had most of the blood but another with a few marks on the wrapper.
The straw inside looked okay but now I'm worrying maybe some blood got into my drink on a microscopic level.
Also, the server clearly had an open wound and was probably preparing and handling food while actively bleeding.

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youalright · 12/09/2025 19:38

What would you complain about someone hasn't realised they've cut themselves and passed you something sack them immediately how dare they get poor person blood on you bloody peasant

Arlanymor · 12/09/2025 19:37

The straw wrapper had blood on it and it wasn't yours? Unless you have open wounds on your hands then you should be fine.

weareallalittlebitthesame · 12/09/2025 19:37

Do you mean on the wrapper? McDonald’s straws always come in wrappers so I don’t understand how it could have ended up in anyone’s mouth 🤔

ToKittyornottoKitty · 12/09/2025 19:36

Well surely you didn’t use it after taking the wet bloody straw out of the wrapper

youalright · 12/09/2025 19:35

Well did you stick it in your mouth or do you have any cuts on your hands

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