How A Quick Trip To The Grocery Store Could Ruin Your Day

My wife and I visit our local grocery store several times per week. Of course, the plan is to get all of the shopping done in one single visit but something always seems to pop up during the week. So our Sunday afternoon grocery trip usually turns into the Tuesday, Thursday and maybe even Saturday trip. The trips seem relatively harmless but those trips can actually be causing some serious harm to my family - and yours too! Sounds crazy, right? Well, check out what kind of germs you are introduced to while inside the grocery store.
1. The Grocery Cart Handle. A recent study The University of Arizona discovered that more than 70% of all carts inside a grocery store carry fecal bacteria! Plus, just over half of all carts carry the E. Coli bacteria. You may not want to hear this but the study also found that grocery store restrooms were actually cleaner than the carts! So now that you know this - make sure that you bring a disinfectant wipe on your next visit to the grocery store. Some stores are already on to this problem so a few stores offer the wipes as you enter the store.
2. The Check Out. Another recent study discovered that E. Coli and Staphylococcus bacteria are present in nearly 25% of all check out stations. It shouldn't come as a surprise - just think of how many people use that same station every day. It may be a little weird but disinfecting the credit card machine and moving conveyor belt will help deter viruses from affecting you and your family.
3.Fruits and Veggies. Yes, they should be clean and they all probably look clean. But did you know that some grocery stores utilize recycled water while misting? A recent study concluded that the recycled water inside grocery stores contained more bacteria than your average toilet bowl! What should you do to avoid this problem? Just ask your local store what kind of water is used for misting. If it's recycled - it's best to avoid buying fruits or veggies at that store. But if that's not possible, make certain that you wash everything before you place them inside your fridge.
4. Tote Bags. Many people are environmentally conscious and prefer to use thier own tote bags while shopping. While that certainly helps our environment, it could cause issues for you at home. Why? Because the bags get used over and over again without ever being washed. So make sure that you was the bag on a regular basis.
The good news is that our body has an inherit way of fighting off most bacteria. But our bodies don't always win the battle so it's a good idea to take some precautions the next time you enter the grocery store. You may be bringing home more than just groceries.