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How germy could shopping carts really be? Very, according to researchers at the University of Arizona who tested all kinds of public surfaces. They found that shopping carts were loaded with more saliva, bacteria and even fecal matter than escalators, public telephones, and even public bathrooms. The only surfaces that had more germs were playground equipment and bus rails.
"Every kid in America teethes on shopping cart handles," said Dr. Chuck Gerba at the University of Arizona. "They don't have the best sanitary habits. I mean, you're putting your broccoli where their butt was."
A recent 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."
Even if shopping-cart covers cut down the number of infections your child picks up, simple hand-washing would suffice, says Amy Guiot, M.D., a pediatrician with Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Ohio. "There are certainly germs on shopping carts, but as long as you wash your child's hands with hand sanitizer or a disposable baby wipe in the car, or wash them when you get home, you've accomplished the same thing.
The most serious bacteria found was enteroccocus facaelis - indicating the presence of fecal matter. Dr. Reynolds told 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.
Check for coverage. If your main concern is "germ defense," look for a cart cover that encases the entire seating area--the handlebar, sides, back, and front. Consider comfort. Cleanliness aside, shopping-cart covers can make for a cozy ride. If that's important to you, look for a deluxe model, which usually has extra cushioning and maybe even an attachable pillow.
How germy could shopping carts really be? Very, according to researchers at the University of Arizona who tested all kinds of public surfaces. They found that shopping carts were loaded with more saliva, bacteria and even fecal matter than escalators, public telephones, and even public bathrooms. The only surfaces that had more germs were playground equipment and bus rails.
"Every kid in America teethes on shopping cart handles," said Dr. Chuck Gerba at the University of Arizona. "They don't have the best sanitary habits. I mean, you're putting your broccoli where their butt was."
A recent 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."
Even if shopping-cart covers cut down the number of infections your child picks up, simple hand-washing would suffice, says Amy Guiot, M.D., a pediatrician with Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Ohio. "There are certainly germs on shopping carts, but as long as you wash your child's hands with hand sanitizer or a disposable baby wipe in the car, or wash them when you get home, you've accomplished the same thing.
The most serious bacteria found was enteroccocus facaelis - indicating the presence of fecal matter. Dr. Reynolds told 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.
Check for coverage. If your main concern is "germ defense," look for a cart cover that encases the entire seating area--the handlebar, sides, back, and front. Consider comfort. Cleanliness aside, shopping-cart covers can make for a cozy ride. If that's important to you, look for a deluxe model, which usually has extra cushioning and maybe even an attachable pillow.
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Rochelle Normski has been working with babies and infants for over 15 years and has informative articles on Shopping Cart Seat Cover and shopping cart covers for baby.
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