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The tobacco odor may be absorbed by the food, and could remain even after it is cooked. Smoke consists of various molecules known to leave their scents on skin, clothing, and furniture.

Of course, if there is already a smoke flavor to the cooked foods, it may not be a great concern. The second possibility is that leftover uncooked foods could be contaminated, but this is already a known safety problem whenever food is handled.

Not just is the smoke is an issue, but the ash from the cigarettes could easily contaminate food and food-contact surfaces. Additionally, the hand-to-mouth action of smoking could contaminate the smoker's hands which could contaminate food or food-contact surfaces.

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