The Germiest Place in the Grocery Store? It’s Not Where You Think!

The Hidden Germ Hotspot That 98% of Shoppers Never Think to Sanitize

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I thought I knew where bad bacteria lurk, but I was dead wrong about where germs hide in grocery stores. That shopping cart handle you’re religiously wiping down?

It’s just the tip of the bacterial iceberg.

Let me hit you with some facts that’ll surprise you.

The Produce Aisle’s Dirty Secret: More Bacteria Than Your Toilet!

You know the produce mister , the one that keeps those healthy fruits and vegetables moist? That spraying water may look pure, but it can harbor a bacteria called Legionella.

Legionella can cause a severe form of pneumonia if you breathe in infected water droplets. The risk is highest if you have a depressed immune system.

So, ask the store manager how often they clean and disinfect the misters.

But here’s the real kicker: the germiest spot isn’t even where food sits. It’s the checkout touchscreen.