No, I don't. I always wash my hands before I start though. I'm careful that way. I don't mix up a meatloaf with my hands either. I have worn them when I was helping out at the Lodge preparing food in the kitchen. Potlucks? No - I don't even want to imagine any problem. I'd not enjoy trying all that delicious food lovingly prepared by ladies if I worried about whether they wore gloves or not.