[giotto]

I'm more afraid of all those anti-bacterial products than I am of the germs. I would never buy hand soap with that stuff in it, and I never use Lysol or anything like that. People who are so worried about a few stray bacteria are often more susceptible to infections. One place where I do worry about bacteria (like staph and strep) is a doctor's office or hospital--good places to avoid if at all possible.

[ncpatriot]

Curious here. How can anti-bacterial hand soap hurt me? Thanks.

[hinckley buzzard]

One place where I do worry about bacteria (like staph and strep) is a doctor's office or hospital--good places to avoid if at all possible

No question, the hospital is a far greater risk for illness than the grocery store, cart handles or not. The nastiest germs develop in the most demanding environments. I often work in nursing homes, and I use the antibacterial cleanser very liberally during the day, but elsewhere I never even think about it. It's been a long time since I've picked up any bugs.