A kitchen towel may be an overlooked source of foodborne pathogens, especially in the home. A kitchen towel may be used for some time without being washed.
Risk factors for pathogens on a kitchen towel:
(1) large family or extended family
(2) presence of children
(3) multipurpose towel
(4) long-term use between washings
(5) wet towel
(6) cotton towel
The type of diet influences the prevalence of bacteria that can be isolated from the towel.
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