This may come as a surprise.
Predictably, cutting boards proved to be the second-most contaminated surface researchers tested, while trash can lids came in third place.
Taking the prize for least-contaminated surfaces?"Notable exceptions were the refrigerator handle and inner sink surfaces, which were positive less than 10 percent of the time."If the study's finding freak you out, take a deep breath—there's no need to swear off spices and resign yourself to making bland food forever. Simply washing your hands frequently is probably enough to keep you and your digestive tract safe from harm.
, head of the department of agricultural and human sciences at North Carolina State University and a senior author of the study, told. He also noted that seasoned turkey burgers, which the cooks in the experiment had to form by hand, were specifically chosen for the study because they're a"worst-case scenario."
Still worried about getting sick from germs taking up residence in your spice rack? Chapman suggested wiping your spice jars with a soapy cloth and a disinfecting kitchen spray after using them.Elizabeth Laura Nelson is the Deputy Health Editor at Best Life. A mom and a marathon runner, she’s passionate about all aspects of health and wellness.
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