CH>   >The coffee in McDonald's was hotter than any other place, BUT it was
CH> the
CH>   >temperature that the Coffee Institute of America recommended for
CH> coffee to b
CH>   >served at to produce its fullest flavor.This temperature is
CH> approximately 30
CH>   >degrees hotter than other places, if I remember my research
CH> correctly.
CH> Obviously, the Coffee Institute of America gave McDonald's advice on 
CH> how to make its' coffee tastier................but failed to give due
CH> regard to the dangers that temperature presented to the public and 
CH> that little old lady.  McDonald's goal was to make more money without
CH> regard to safety....IMHO.  
Okay, so we want to make money.  What's wrong with that?  After all, a 
resturaunt is a business just like any other establishment.  However, safety 
wise, at least with food and drink, we probably have the highest standards in 
the nation right up to shelf life, preperation, and holding time.
Peace.
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