Food poisoning can occur from contaminated cocktails just as it does from food. Although the risk from alcohol itself is low, contamination can arise from mixers, fruits, and ice. Bacteria can be present on fresh produce, especially ground-growing fruits like melons, and can contaminate drinks if not handled properly. Taking precautions similar to food safety, such as avoiding expired mixers and washing fruits, is essential to prevent illness from alcoholic beverages.
Food poisoning can be brutal. One dodgy salad, a sketchy seafood platter, or even a mishandled turkey can knock you flat for days.
The chances of food poisoning from alcohol are extremely slim because of the fermentation and distillation involved in the production process.
Raw fruits and vegetables naturally carry bacteria on their surfaces, and when they're juiced or used fresh in cocktails, those microorganisms can contaminate your beverage.
You can prevent contamination in alcoholic beverages using similar precautions to those you'd take with food.
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