BikeBookBread Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) If one is contagious (with the flu, for example :glare:) can those germs be passed along via food prepared by the flu-ish person? I'm scheduled to deliver a meal to a new mom and her family tomorrow. I'm coming down with something...seems flu-ish. I would NEVER think of coming in contact with them. I would probably put the stuff on the porch, ring the bell to let them know I'd delivered it, and leave. But is this even too risky? I think I know the answer, but it's so late in the game to cancel! I know there are always those warnings on the news when a food service worker had hepatitis, etc. but that is from poor hand washing right?, but what about the flu? Edited September 2, 2009 by BikeBookBread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If one is contagious (with the flu, for example :glare:) can those germs be passed along via food prepared by the flu-ish person? I'm scheduled to deliver a meal to a new mom and her family tomorrow. I'm coming down with something...seems flu-ish. I would NEVER think of coming in contact with them. I would probably put the stuff on the porch, ring the bell to let them know I'd delivered it, and leave. But is this even too risky? I think I know the answer, but it's so late in the game to cancel! I know there are always those warnings on the news when a food service worker had hepatitis, etc. but that is from poor hand washing right?, but what about the flu? I'm guessing it's possible, but I'd tell the new mom the situation and let her decide if I didn't know for sure. If I were the new mom, I'd say no thanks. Newborns have virtually no immune system. Better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I gave the stomach flu to ten people via fruit salad at a Thanksgiving dinner once! :eek: Apparently, I was breathing on the fruit as I cut it. If you make something that is cooked and you hold your breath as you take it out of the oven, you should be fine, but I wouldn't make anything raw. Better yet, try to trade days with someone else who is making her a meal or have take out food or a take and bake pizza delivered to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Could you (or dh) pick up some takeout for the family instead? Maybe get some pizza, a bagged salad kit, and some ice cream for dessert? I wouldn't want to risk transmitting flu germs to a newborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) If one is contagious (with the flu, for example :glare:) can those germs be passed along via food prepared by the flu-ish person? Yes. The risk is lower than through aerosol transmission (sneezing, coughing, etc.), but there is still a risk. Edited September 2, 2009 by Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 OH I KNOW ALL OF THESE THINGS! :glare::glare::glare::glare: I would have been not so happy if a flu-ish mom brought us dinner when either of my girls were newborns. I'm just delaying the obvious unpleasant phone call. I just feel AWFUL about it. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I think a new mom would be appreciative of your consideration in canceling. You can always bring a meal when you are completely healed. A prepared meal is a wonderful treat when a baby is any age. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Personally I would be more than happy to cook or call for take out if the person bringing food were sick. I would be happy that the person thought to call and cancel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would be overjoyed (as the mom of a newborn) if the food preparer called and told me they had the flu as opposed to bringing me food and giving me the bug (or even taking the chance). I bet she will be happy you called! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 What about all the food servers who are sick and dont go home. I know my sis always works when she is sick and it makes me sooo mad. She should be home. Sorry to hijack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Personally I would be more than happy to cook or call for take out if the person bringing food were sick. I would be happy that the person thought to call and cancel too. I would be overjoyed (as the mom of a newborn) if the food preparer called and told me they had the flu as opposed to bringing me food and giving me the bug (or even taking the chance). I bet she will be happy you called! I wholeheartedly agree. Call and explain the situation to her. I'm sure she'll be very happy that you were considerate enough to give her the heads up. If it were me, I'd MUCH rather make my own meal that risk getting the flu with a newborn in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyJ Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I've been a bit off, and I made dinner for a friend with a newborn yesterday. I washed and washed my hands, used handsanitizer, and was very careful not to taste anything while I was cooking. I don't have any coughing or sneezing or runny nose, though, and I did tell my friend what was going on. She, a nurse, didn't seem concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I just called and postponed for another day on the meal delivery schedule. I feel much safer about that... Thanks for all of your advice and encouragement. Now I'm going to grab a cup of tea, turn on a DVD for the girls and crash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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