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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Germy Stuff



You would expect that public bathroom to have some germs – but what about that lemon wedge? 

When researchers ordered drinks at 21 different restaurants, they found a host 25 of different microorganisms on the lemons, including E. coli and other fecal bacteria. Here are some other filthy finds:

• Restaurant menus: Hundreds of people handle your menu – and cold and flu viruses can survive for 18 hours on there. 

• Condiment dispensers: They’re just as dirty, if not more so, than the menu.

• Soap dispensers: About 25% of public restroom dispensers are contaminated with fecal bacteria. 

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