Researchers Find the Germiest Surfaces in Supermarkets

CBC’s Marketplace researchers in Toronto swabbed more than 130 surfaces in 24 grocery stores and found the dirtiest places you should never touch. You may find some of the results a bit surprising.

They visited 24 grocery stores and swabbed several places including the baby seat, PIN pad, freezer door handle, etc.

Top 3 Germiest Places at the Supermarket:

1.PIN pad 

2. Basket handle

3. Freezer door handle *tie*

3. front of the shopping cart *tie*

Believe it or not, the shopping cart handle was the cleanest surface!

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Some of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa

• Bayshore Boulevard

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  Nothing like a stroll or a bike ride along Bayshore Boulevard!

• Amalie Arena

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  The home of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champions and where we get to rock out to our favorite music artists!

• Ybor City

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  Such a fun day trip to ride the trolley and stop at the Columbia Restaurant. for lunch.
• Columbia Restaurant

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  Did someone say Cuban Sandwich?

• Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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  Day or night, it's such a beautiful place. We always look forward to our annual event, Bark in the Park!

• Tampa Riverwalk

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  An extension of Bayshore Boulevard, we love talking a walk along the Riverwalk to go visit Armature Works!
• Raymond James Stadium

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• Sparkman Wharf

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  Not only do they have some yummy food options (located in shipping containers - how cool?) but there are some great photo ops, too! Also, home to the area's first flower bar, Splitsville and JoToro.

• Armature Works & Heights Public Market

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  Lots of different food options to explore here, from sit down restaurants to walk-up counter service. Great for families or a date night. Cap off he night with a nice walk along the Riverwalk.
• Clearwater Beach

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• St. Pete Beach

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  Another beach that is in our backyard that is always on lists for the best in the U.S.

• The Straz Center

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  So many great Broadway shows to see at the Straz Center. You can take a class at the Patel Conservatory, too!