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Will going to McDonald’s kill me?
- Thread starter Lunchbox
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Taco Bell is the only doing it sensibly. They wearing gloves, they bring the machine out to you so you can swipe without touching anything and then hand you sealed food. Unlike McDonald's who can't even be bothered to wear gloves
Just get a delivery if you can.
Lots of places (like drug stores, minimarkets, etc) in my area are exercising this kind of measurement these days. I haven't been into a McD though, it's kinda far from my place.
I imagine it's something like this.
Lots of places (like drug stores, minimarkets, etc) in my area are exercising this kind of measurement these days. I haven't been into a McD though, it's kinda far from my place.
Was just telling my wife yesterday that I would love a quarter pounder. She's extra paranoid so I just let it go but man...
Uh...are we thinking about the same McDonald's?
Uh...are we thinking about the same McDonald's?
Even then, it's highly unlikely to be transmitted via food, especially hot food like a burger.
They're running a special: McDouble and Spicy McChicken, 2 for $2.50.
Stick the McChicken between the meat patties of the McDouble and squish the whole thing down. It's good eating.
It's not worth the risk.
Paranoid isn't the word, this is not a conspiracy.
Paranoid isn't the word, this is not a conspiracy.
Imagine laying in your deathbed, knowing it was your hankering for a fast food burger that did you in.
Says you. I think this is a conspiracy by Big Frozen Pizza to keep us away from those sweet, sweet chicken nuggets.
If you play it safe with social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands after preparing your plate when you get home, it'll just be the McDonald's alone that brings you closer to death.
Okay, one. It's not that dangerous. Just glove up and put on your mask and you should be fine. But, if you want to be extra careful, here's some tips.
PAY WITH THE MCDONALD'S APP - You can pay ahead of time and call when you're ready to pick up. I think they do Apple pay as well.
DELIVERY - This has been mentioned before, although you may need to put in a minimum order.
If the cashier has no mask or gloves, forget it. They are not protecting their workers and they don't deserve your business.
Here's some tips I use after I get the food home. Some of it is overkill.
Wipe off the cup with wipes.
Remove food from wrapper and bag and put it on a paper plate. Microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Don't use the napkins. They've likely touched the napkins to put them in your bag.
One place I trust is my local Burger King. They have you put your card or cash in a small holder so you don't touch anything. Then, they put your food on a tray and stick it out so you grab the food and drink from there. The cashier doesn't touch it at all.
EDIT: And FFS, wash your hands and don't touch your face. Oh, and if you have to go out of the car and you're using gloves, throw the gloves in the trash and use hand sanitizer so you're not getting anything back inside the car.
Also, if you have to go inside, don't touch your phone either. If you have to, wipe it down later.
PAY WITH THE MCDONALD'S APP - You can pay ahead of time and call when you're ready to pick up. I think they do Apple pay as well.
DELIVERY - This has been mentioned before, although you may need to put in a minimum order.
If the cashier has no mask or gloves, forget it. They are not protecting their workers and they don't deserve your business.
Here's some tips I use after I get the food home. Some of it is overkill.
Wipe off the cup with wipes.
Remove food from wrapper and bag and put it on a paper plate. Microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Don't use the napkins. They've likely touched the napkins to put them in your bag.
One place I trust is my local Burger King. They have you put your card or cash in a small holder so you don't touch anything. Then, they put your food on a tray and stick it out so you grab the food and drink from there. The cashier doesn't touch it at all.
EDIT: And FFS, wash your hands and don't touch your face. Oh, and if you have to go out of the car and you're using gloves, throw the gloves in the trash and use hand sanitizer so you're not getting anything back inside the car.
Also, if you have to go inside, don't touch your phone either. If you have to, wipe it down later.
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I wouldn't. Not a chance. Are you going to risk getting served by the one 17 year old knuckle head serving your food thinking "Coronavirus lols, Trump and Christ's bloods got my back and anyway it's a Chinese hoax, I'm not washing my hands MAGA."
I'd just go through drive through and give them my card and they give me the food? Safe right? :-/
It's a good point, but I still wouldnt. Having seen the footage of one of London's biggest sandwich factories threatening that people calling in sick might lose their jobs first, I wont eat pre-packaged sandwiches right now. I'm going to apply the same logic to all fast food places.
No. Just be smart about it. Wash your hands and toss the bags. I doubt you can go in anyway, it's probably curbside and drive thru only. Doesn't really matter how you get the food anyway. Same amount of people will be making it and it will probably be handed to you. I got Taco Bell tonight.
This is similar to my own overkill practices. Over the course of the preparation will have washed my hands a few times, and then once more right before fully engaging with the food (burger, fries, etc.) with the hands.
I see in nowhere did you wash your hands........thanks for wasting gloves though!!!
Kinda goes without saying. Lately, I've been washing my hands about 30 times a day.
Doesn't go without saying........since its the most important part of your entire hygiene. But what do I know, I'm just wearing an n95 mask for 12hrs a day.........
OP did you purposefully have the question in the poll be the exact opposite of the question in the title?
