On 12/20/2014 6:19 PM, jmcquown wrote:

> I can't remember the last time I didn't see them wear (and change)
> plastic gloves when they're portioning out meat or fish I've chosen from
> the butcher counter. Naturally that's the way I prefer it. IOW, I'm
> not worried about it. They've been wearing gloves for years. I don't
> see it as a new idea.
>
> Jill

Back in the early 60's I worked in a grocery/butcher shop. Gloves were
unheard of back then. Yes, my hands touched every slice of your
lunchmeat as I sliced it. I don't recall when gloves became the norm.