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You may be growing bacteria in your reusable grocery bag

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Rob Archer
May 26, 2013
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Many communities in southern California have banned plastic grocery bags and required surcharges for paper bags in hopes of convincing shoppers to switch to reusable bags.

But now a study shows that reusable grocery bags may pose a health risk.

Reusable bags tested positive for E. coli, salmonella and coliform bacteria, according to studies by Loma Linda …

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