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Coffee Stations At Work

devo

By devo
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Hi,

At my work there are several coffee stations within areas where people use microwaves to heat up or prepare a lunch. I know the coffee used at these stations is gluten free. I'm wondering if it's okay to drink the coffee at work, or if I shouldn't due to potential CC issues. I would love some guidance on this. Thanks!

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Hi,

At my work there are several coffee stations within areas where people use microwaves to heat up or prepare a lunch. I know the coffee used at these stations is gluten free. I'm wondering if it's okay to drink the coffee at work, or if I shouldn't due to potential CC issues. I would love some guidance on this. Thanks!

I don't see why not, if the particular coffee is gluten-free. Unless your co-workers are slobs or careless and have lots of gluteny food piled around the coffee pot, I say go ahead and enjoy!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hi,

At my work there are several coffee stations within areas where people use microwaves to heat up or prepare a lunch. I know the coffee used at these stations is gluten free. I'm wondering if it's okay to drink the coffee at work, or if I shouldn't due to potential CC issues. I would love some guidance on this. Thanks!

Given that the coffee is gluten-free, you should be fine. (If you use the microwaves, I would use a piece of paper towel between it and your food/container.)

jststric Contributor
jststric
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I can't see how they could easily cc the coffee unless they drop crumbs in the pot, and that's not likely. I'd say you are pretty safe with the coffee.

ang1e0251 Contributor
ang1e0251
Posted

Your coffee pots have lids, right?

devo Explorer
devo
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Thanks for all the replies! The coffee pots don't have lids, but there isn't usually a mess in the kitchen, so I think I may be okay. Thanks all!

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