I always avoided potlucks at work because of :
a. Food not properly maintained at an appropriate temperature while being served.
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b. Unknown sanitation habits of the people providing the food.
I once saw a main entree provider leave a bathroom stall and not wash his hands. If he did that at work with other people in the restroom, what must he not do at home? Put me off potlucks forever.
a. Food not properly maintained at an appropriate temperature while being served.

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b. Unknown sanitation habits of the people providing the food.
I once saw a main entree provider leave a bathroom stall and not wash his hands. If he did that at work with other people in the restroom, what must he not do at home? Put me off potlucks forever.