Hands-Free Faucets Can Harbor Nasty Germs

Johns Hopkins found electronic faucets are cozier than old-fashioned ones for bacteria. Tests detected the bacteria responsible for Legionnaire's disease in more than half the faucets tested. The hospital replaced them in areas where patients receive Read More...

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Posted Apr 01 2011, 01:06 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog