Drinks from soda foundation machines in restaurants and fast food establishments might harbor fecal bacteria, according to a study.
Drinks from soda foundation machines in restaurants and fast food establishments might harbor fecal bacteria, according to a study.
Reported by ABCNews.com, in the study, experts found that nearly half the beverages coming out of the machines were contaminated with coliform bacteria. Such bacteria indicate possible fecal contamination.
Tapeworm Infections - Types - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Prevention - Treatment
Tapeworms are a group of parasites that depend on humans for growth and cause intestinal infection in them. Tapeworm symptoms and signs include stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss.
Tapeworms are a group of parasites that depend on humans for growth and cause intestinal infection in them. Tapeworm symptoms and signs include stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss.
"We can't have that in our drinking supply," said Renee D. Godard, Hollins University biology professor and co-author of the paper, published in the January print issue of the International Journal of Food Microbiology. "But they're coming out of these soda fountain machines."
The Coca-Cola Company said, in a statement to ABCNews.com, that it was not aware of any illnesses related to its fountain-dispensed beverages, and that it "has been serving fountain beverages for more than 120 years."
About Salmonellosis
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
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Sodas May Be Sufficient To Inhibit The Development Of Kidney Stones
According to a new study, drinking diet soda may reduce the risk of forming kidney stones.
According to a new study, drinking diet soda may reduce the risk of forming kidney stones.
New Trend In US Schools To Move Towards Healthier Food, Junk Food Sale Declines
According to a study released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer US schools are making soda, candy bars and other types of ‘junk food’ available on their premises.
According to a study released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer US schools are making soda, candy bars and other types of ‘junk food’ available on their premises.
