Could Antibiotic Resistance Impact Your Restaurant?

Could Antibiotic Resistance Impact Your Restaurant?

Did you know the CDC estimates that more than 400,000 people in the United States will become ill with infections caused by antibiotic-resistant foodborne bacteria every year?  In fact, studies have shown that resistant bacteria can contaminate food from animals, and in turn, cause infections in humans.

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Handwashing: Cool Water as Effective as Hot for Removing Germs

Handwashing: Cool Water as Effective as Hot for Removing Germs

We all know that washing our hands can keep us from spreading germs and getting sick. But a new study I co-authored with GOJO scientists and published in the Journal of Food Protection found that cool water is just as effective as hot water in removing bacteria from the hands. People should use a comfortable water temperature when they are washing their hands, but our study shows us that water temperature didn’t matter. 

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