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When asked to think of the germiest place in their home, few people would think of their kitchen. But, in reality, the kitchen harbours some of the most germ-ridden items in the average home. Though we focus a lot of attention on cleaning and sanitation in the kitchen, studies show that germs are still lurking in some of the most unexpected places.
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In a study conducted by the NSF, 36 percent of kitchen items tested contained E. coli, 36 percent contained salmonella, 14 percent were contaminated with listeria and 100 percent of the items harbored yeast and mold, 43 percent of which contained yeast or mold at levels high enough to be a serious concern.