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while ago I posted a blog about the food at the sports stadium, entitled, “Take me out to the Junk Food Fest”. And little did I know, ESPN was about to publish the results of a report on inspections done of all the 107 major sports stadiums in the USA and Canada. This includes MLB (Major League Baseball), NFL (National Football League), NHL (National Hockey League) and the NBA (National Basketball Association).
At the ESPN Sports website you will find an interactive map and a rectangle box on the right hand side so you can see by percentages, how many of the vendors in the stadium had violations. I started at the bottom to see which stadium had NO VIOLATIONS. There are ten in that category and three of those are in Canada.
The main thing this reports uncovers is that 30% of the stadiums had violations.
Gross! Really Gross!
I read some of the results and there is nothing appetizing about infractions such as slime, unwashed employees’ hands, and exposure to toxic substances, etc.. Gross! Really Gross!
All of 3 of Detroit’s stadiums were in violation.
I think this news is very important because we need to stop taking things for granted when it comes to the food we are putting in our bodies! We need to be aware, as much as we can what’s going on with our food. Also you can eat at home before you go to a game.
What can you do if your stadium is on the list of violators? I suggest you call and write a letter to the management of the venue, to let them know that you know that food safety procedures are not being followed. You might consider encouraging others to write in or call in. Call the local food inspectors office to check on this and other places you frequent.
Consumerist put together a list of the Top Ten Disgusting Vendor Health Violations.
That is really gross. I generally never buy food while at a baseball or football game. Now I have a reason not to more than the cost.
This was very insightful. I won't be eating any stadium food anytime soon.
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