Dining out? Hope you don’t mind hosting a few undesirable dinner guests — mainly, germs!
You’re running a germ gauntlet out there, says Dr. Chuck Gerba. From the restaurant tabletop and restroom soap to signing the cheque, you’re basking in bacteria.
“They’re laying down a thin layer of E.coli and bacteria again and again when they wipe the table. Dishcloths and sponges used in restaurants are swimming in E.coli — bars are the worst!”
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