It’s not the sink, the fridge door handle, or the garbage bin.
The researchers inoculated the raw turkey with a microorganism called MS2.
The highest concentration of cross-contaminated MS2 was found on spice containers.
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The study highlighted four reasons why:
The number one takeaway?
Then, wipe down your spice jars before you put them away.
Dip a clean dish towel into the soapy water and wring it out well.
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Wipe the spice jar, making sure to get every nook and cranny.
Then, spray the jar with a disinfectant solution or wipe it down with a disinfectant wipe.
If the spice jar is wet, dry it with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Check the expiration date on the jar and compost expired ones.
For jars without expiration dates, look at the color.
If your parsley is more gray than green, for instance, toss it!
Cant tell by looking?
launch the jar and smell.
If the scent is faint or non-existent, toss it.
Label the spice jars: Label the jars with a Sharpie or a label maker.
Whatever makes you happy.
Organize them in a way that makes sense for you.
