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An Inside Edition investigation found disturbing evidence that supermarket shopping carts can expose shoppers of all ages to harmful bacteria and germs!
Dr. Kelly Reynolds, a microbiologist with the University of Arizona, tells Inside Edition all shopping carts are sources of contamination.
"You need to be aware that there could be harmful bacteria from raw meats and produce, and harmful viruses from people's hands that have been sick, present on shopping cart handles."
90% of stores carry shopping carts and stores admit to not cleaning them!
Inside Edition tested 30 carts at nine supermarkets to find what germs were lurking.
Inside Edition’s lab found several types of bacteria and fungus that could cause disease, especially in people with fragile immune systems. The most serious bacteria found was enteroccocus facaelis – indicating the presence of fecal matter.
Dr. Reynolds tells Inside Edition she wasn't surprised by the results. She had tested shopping carts as part of a university study on germs.
"Our study and your study seem to indicate that shopping carts are frequently contaminated."
On some carts, Dr. Reynolds found bodily fluids like blood, mucus and saliva. She says the shopping carts she tested were dirtier than public bathrooms.
"The fact is, bathrooms are frequently cleaned and disinfected, shopping carts are not," Dr. Reynolds told Inside Edition.
The good news though, is that new to the market and soon to be in stores is a Handy Handle shopping cart handle protector that is stylish yet functionable in combatting germs and bacteria on shopping carts, airport luggage carts and amusement park strollers. It's endorsed by a family Doctor, featured on television shows and news reports as the best option to keeping your hands free of germs while shopping.
Check out the company website at www.HandyHandle.net for more information on how to stay protected while shopping.
For more information on the Inside Edition Report see www.InsideEdition.com
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