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A member asked:
A person with the flu was talking over my food and i saw some spit fly onto it. the food is pretty hot being freshly cooked. am i safe? eat? no eat?
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I would think: that spit flying from the person's mouth could put you at risk.
Answered 5/29/2015
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Not advisable: Influenza or other respiratory viruses are spread by droplets and unless you're desperate, don't eat such contaminated food.
Answered 5/29/2015
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