It’s undeniable that we (especially to those belonging to classes C, D, & E), are patrons of street food vending. They have proliferated because we patronize them. We patronize them in turn because we are being satisfied by them. Who won’t anyway(except for those who have lots of money)? The price is right and affordable, food carts are accessible. Their convenience outweighs all other things. Palatable as they may seem, and enjoyable as they may suggest, be careful with street foods and beverages.
In a study conducted on the streets of Dagupan city, it is astonishing that 54% or more than half of the waters used by street food vendors for beverages do not pass the water potability test based on the Department of Health (DOH) standards. The study, however, could not ascertained which cause the water contamination. The researchers took sample from the street food vendors which they source them out from public water system and purified water refilling stations. Containers could also be the culprit of the contamination.
So next time you gulp a cup of buko juice or palamig, think twice,your chances of drinking non-potable beverage is more than half. You’re fortunate if your chance fall at the other side.
Whew! It’s good I never reviewed street foods’ beverages. Eating street food has its share of risk.
hi wi? thank you for the comment…