A recent U.S. study reveals that some shopping carts carry more bacteria than seats in public restrooms.
Researchers tested samples from 85 shopping carts and discovered fecal traces on 72 percent. Even more alarming, E. coli bacteria appeared in half of the carts.
Cleaning matters
The primary culprit? Inadequate cleaning. Shopping carts receive far less frequent sanitization than restrooms, experts note.
Learn more about bacteria
Prior research highlights bacteria hotspots like remote controls, keyboards, slippers, and toothbrushes. Time for a deep clean?
