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The Most Contaminated Object in the Kitchen: Spice Containers
Bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter are responsible for our 1.8 million foodborne infections in the US each year. Scientists at Rutgers watched 371 adults cook the same turkey burger recipe in different kitchens. Most frequently contaminated objects included the trash can lids, makes sense, and cutting boards. The most contaminated object of all was surprisingly spice containers.