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As you've probably heard by now, menus have been named as one of the most unhygienic and germ-laden<\/a> objects in restaurants. With a multitude of greasy fingers thumbing through those menus on a regular basis, it is truly no surprise that it's been cited as the dirtiest item in restaurants.<\/p>

However, you might be surprised at what comes in second: pepper shakers. <\/strong>Yes - this seemingly innocuous object is a powerhouse for germs and bacteria, apparently.<\/p>

More often than not, pepper shakers are only wiped down when visibly dirty. Containing a whopping bacteria count of 11,600, these table objects are rarely replaced, or sanitised.<\/p>

If that hasn't nauseated you yet, this will: pepper shakers can possibly be allergy hazards. Yes, you heard us right.\u00a0 Shakers run the risk of being easily contaminated when one might accidentally drop it in their food.<\/p>

If you consider yourself a pepper lover, we hate to break it to you, but it would be wise to lay off the pepper when dining out. After all, you've never known where it's been.<\/p>

Ashley Anand<\/em><\/p>

Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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