Study Shows Most People Are Spreading Dangerous Bacteria Around the Kitchen and Don’t Even Realize It

[Newsbot]

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2018 – A new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that when it comes to handwashing before meals, consumers are failing to properly clean their hands 97 percent of the time. Rushed handwashing can lead to cross-contamination of food and other surfaces, resulting in foodborne illness.

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[MC]

Not only this but people don't realize how thorough they need to be in order to actually get their hands clean. CDC says 20 seconds (see When & How to Wash Your Hands | Handwashing | CDC) but there's still plenty of bacteria left after 20 seconds. But 20 seconds is better than than 3-5 seconds most people do.