A BBC Watchdog investigation blew the tits off most iced-coffee fanatics by revealing that experts found feces in the ice of three of the country’s most popular chains: Costa Coffee, Cafe Nero, and Starbucks.
Researchers swabbed tables, trays, and high chairs in 30 different locations, and ran tests on the ice used in cold beverages. While everything came back poo-positive, the real tragedy is that they missed the opportunity to coin the term poositive.
Experts also found “fecal coliforms” (bacteria that contains something called “opportunistic pathogens,” or the source of human disease), which is extra scary because even the most microscopic traces are a massive health concern. A representative of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health said this type of bacteria “should... Read More