How we shop has become a science that’s studied endlessly. “Market researchers have worked for years to come up with ways to make sure shoppers see as many products as possible, because the more they see, the more they buy,” says Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat: An Aisle-by-Aisle Guide to Savvy Food Choices and Good Eating.

1. The shopping carts have cooties.
According to studies done on shopping carts, more than 60 percent of them are harboring coliform bacteria (the sort more often associated with public toilet seats). “These bacteria may be coming from raw foods or from children who sit in the carts,” says Chuck Gerba, Ph.D., a microbiologist at University of Arizona. “Just think about the fact that a few minutes ago, some kid’s bottom was where you are now putting your broccoli.” According to studies done by Gerba and his colleagues at University of Arizona, shopping carts had more bacteria than other surfaces they tested—even more than escalators, public phones and public bathrooms. To avoid picking up nasty bacteria, Gerba recommends using sanitizing wipes to clean off cart handles and seats, and to wash your hands after you finish shopping.

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Some little know facts...grocery stores put the cheaper brands on the top or bottom shelves.(unless its the stores brand). Most shoppers will turn to the right when entering the store. The milk, bread and other staples are always in the back of the store. So you have to walk threw everything else first. Hoping you have an impluse purchase.
And I have came up with an idea for the baskets, but as hubby said their too cheap to worry about it.

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Some grocery stores are now supplying "Handy-Wipes" in their entrance areas to wipe off the handle bar you push the shopping cart with.
I know that won't be a complete cure to bacteria problems, but it has to help.

i just found out a few hours ago that my little girl has strep throat. the only place that we have been since she has been out of scholl is wally world. she hasn't been around anyone and nobody else in the house is sick. that had to be where she picked it up. we are not going to be able to go anywhere without wipes. cat

Same here...just got back from the Dr this afternoon and I have strep. I too have not been anywhere else but Wally World and don't know anyone else who is sick!

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We use the liquid hand sanitizer stuff alot! (When I worked the ghetto---where it seemed EVERYONE had either p##### or s### themselves, I fell in love with liquid sanitizer!)

Now you've got me thinking about which way I turn! I wonder if it's because most people are right handed?

HG

If everyone p##### or s### themselves, it wasn't a "ghetto" you worked in, it was a skid-row gutter. Get your terminology right. I live in a "ghetto", but we don't have 'Mr. Poopy Pants' strolling around the streets.

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Well, think about this: When you shop, stay on the outside areas of the store. That is where you will find meat, dairy and usually fruits and vegetables. (But also the deli, the bakery and the beer!) Most of the processed food is on the shelves or in the cases in the middle of the store.

The major grocery store in my area encourages a left turn when you go in.

Some time ago, I remember seeing an article about some stores that were installing "shopping cart washes" - sort of like sending a line of shopping carts through a dishwasher. People really liked it, but I wonder if it was too expensive to keep going. It didn't seem to catch on.