Gregory Toomey wrote:
> James Egan wrote:
>
>
>>While cooking something like spaghetti sauce, I taste the
>>sauce (or gravy) occasionally to test. My wife maintains
>>that I should clean the spoon each time, because my saliva
>>will adversely affect the sauce (or whatever). I understand
>>that saliva contains enzymes and that their purpose is to
>>break down food. However, I cannot believe that the trace
>>amount of saliva on a spoon used to test the sauce will
>>have any significantly adverse affect. It's not like I
>>slobber on the spoon! Anyway, do YOU always wash
>>your spoon after tasting? Be honest! <g>
>
>
> Transmission of hepatitis would be the main concern. People do not
> necessarily know they have it.
>
> gtoomey

Well, my family and friends are still alive after doing the same as
James for 25 years, so I guess it can't be all that lethal...