MINDLESS LIVING:
What’s With Double Dipping?
There are dips galore at parties. There are also strangers and people you are not well acquainted with. So, why the heck would you double dip your chips and veggies? What if you’re sick; you’d be spreading your germs to others! And vice versa! It’s just not safe to eat or drink after people you don’t know.
Researchers estimate that sporadic double dipping at a real life party would, on average, transfer 50 to 100 bacteria from person to person per bite, depending on the size of the bowls and the consistency of the dips.
Some dips seem to be riskier than others. Salsa allowed more bacteria to be transferred than the cheese dip or chocolate sauce.
Be mindful. If you want more dip, use a spoon! Get your own personal plateful of dip.