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| 1 in 6 cellphones have traces of fecal E. coli |
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 One in six cellphones in Britain may be contaminated with fecal matter that can spread E. coli, likely because so many people don't wash their hands properly after using the toilet, a new study contends. 16 percent of hands and 16 percent of cellphones harbored E. coli bacteria. The study authors went to 12 cities and collected 390 samples from the cellphones and hands of volunteers, who were also asked about their hand-washing habits. "Our analysis revealed some interesting results from around the U.K. While some cities did much better than others, the fact that E. coli was present on phones and hands in every location shows this is a nationwide problem. People may claim they wash their hands regularly but the science shows otherwise," Dr. Ron Cutler, of Queen Mary, University of London, said in the news release. (Source: yourlife.usatoday)   Socialize this Subscribe to our RSS feed to stay in touch and receive all of TT updates right in your feed reader
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