Most of us are aware of the germs that lurk in public restrooms—even on the door handles—but here’s a place you may not have thought about: grocery store shopping carts.
According to the July ’11 Bottom Line Health, 72 percent of cart handles tested showed fecal bacteria—and some were contaminated with E. coli.
It’s best to wipe down cart handles with antibacterial towelettes—many markets now provide them—and wash your hands after buying your groceries, or you could have a shitty shopping experience.
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