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At the store, the cashier had dried blood around fingernail and some cuts and scabs on his hand. should i be concerned that he touched my groceries?
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Possibly : If he handled unwrapped food directly, wash it thoroughly before eating. If the food is packaged, it is probably alright.
Answered 10/31/2016
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