Expert Sounds Alarm After Study Finds Popular Travel Item Carries Far More Bacteria than Expected

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected

A new study found that passports carry far more bacteria than shoes or phones do. Microbiology expert Primrose Freestone revealed why frequent handling increases buildup.

Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected – Democratic Accent

The dirtiest item you carry with you while you’re traveling may not be what you think. A controlled lab experiment commissioned by Japan Rail Pass provider JRPass found that one frequently handled travel essential contained significantly more bacteria than shoes, luggage or even cell phones do. Researchers swabbed several common travel items, then incubated the samples to measure bacterial growth in colony-forming units (CFUs). MAJOR AIRLINE REP…