Food Safety/Preservation

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Shopping Bag Safety Research Report - Do you use reusable shopping bags? Remember to wash them. Most people don’t, and bacteria levels build. If left in a warm environment, the potential for contaminating your groceries increases.  This publication documents the results of a research project on the potential for cross-contamination of food products by reusable bags used for carrying groceries.