I don't think being conscious of good hygiene is being "old fashioned". What you described is downright disgusting.
If I find someone's hair in my food...that's it...I'm done!
I love to cook, but I am a fanatic when it comes to cleanliness in my kitchen. ;)
Have you ever noticed on the cooking shows that the chef will be handling raw chicken, and then touch the salad ingredients which are now contaminated...Eeeeewwww!