Millions of Memorial Day beachgoers warned as high bacteria levels taint popular US beaches

Millions of Memorial Day beachgoers warned as high bacteria levels taint popular US beaches

Millions of Americans planning a Memorial Day beach trip may face hidden health risks. A new report from the Surfrider Foundation, cited by Newsweek, warns that some popular beaches across the U.S. are seeing bacteria levels that regularly rise above health standards, creating a hidden risk for swimmers, surfers, and families right as the unofficial start of summer kicks off. According to the nonprofit's latest findings, several coastal "bacteri…