To Today (25/3), Dr. Charles Gerba reveal areas or goods in the supermarket which is exposed to the bacteria. If need be in the area, do some things to cope with exposure to the bacteria.
1. Touchscreen
The touch screen on the till as well as the breeding of bacteria. "The fact that there are more bacteria can survive antibiotic on this screen than in a hospital," said Gerba. If you hold the touch screen will use hand sanitizer after.
2. Machine EDC
Payment by debit or credit card requires you to hold the EDC. The problem is many people use the same engine so that the bacteria may be moved. Always use a hand wipe or clean with wet wipes, hand sanitizer after trading.
3. Tap the toilet
Traveler supermarkets in with dirty hands and then hold the toilet pipes and off with clean hands. As a result, you may be more dirty hands when leaving the toilet supermarkets. The best way is to use tissue towel when turning off the tap and hold the toilet door. If there is hand sanitizer, you are recommended to use it.
4. Cloth bags
Cloth bags or recycled bags are environmentally friendly. But if used without being washed, these bags can transmit the bacteria. "Liquid poultry products, milk spilled, and the remains of vegetables inherent allows bacteria to multiply start of your trip to the supermarket. Especially when the bag is placed in warm temperatures," says Gerba.
NSF International recommends to wash cloth bag after each use. Wash with soap and water. "Do not use this bag to carry dirty shoes or sportswear," said Gerba.
5. Storing food properly
Improper storage of food contaminated with the bacteria make food. Try to keep cold food cold and hot food stays warm. If traveling from the home market to more than 1 hour, pack raw meat in a cooler. And place the cooler in the passenger area when the weather is hot. "As soon as you get home, wash your hands with soap or use hand sanitizer," said Gerba.