New study finds certain reusable bags contained traces of E. coli, salmonella
Our friends at Times of India have written an article summarizing findings from multiple studies on bacteria levels in reusable shopping bags. One report noted that 97 percent of shoppers never washed their eco-friendly bags, and found high levels of bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella present. Scientists warned that these bacteria levels were high enough to cause a slew of health problems, especially among children. Many of these bags were made of jute or polypropylene.
Researchers recommend that shopping bags be cleaned weekly, making bags such as AdVinylize’s grocery totes a preferred choice since they are both durable and easy to wipe clean after each use.
Naturally, common sense must come into play when using any reusable tote. For example, it’s a good idea to keep produce, meats and fish separated from one another, so consider taking multiple totes of different sizes for your multitasking needs. Advinylize offers a full portfolio of products and can even create custom items that suit special needs. Visit www.advinylize.com to learn more.
