Comments on: No More Gross Grocery Carts

By: Sheri Wetherell

Sheri Wetherell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:27:22 +0000

Thanks, Anonymous Biologist. Deep breath taken.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:47:42 +0000

WOW! I suggest start living and stop worrying about all of the places where you physically contact germs. As a biologist, I can assure you they are everywhere, so just take a deep breath, and yes, TOUCH THAT CART. You’ll survive.

By: Greg Bulmash

Greg Bulmash — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:18:20 +0000

The Food Emporium near us has been doing the disinfectant wipes thing for years. Never really noriced until I started putting my toddler son in the “passenger seat” and then I began disinfecting any part he might touch.

Of course, you can always carry a small pack of Clorox wipes with you everywhere you go.

One caveat on all these disinfectants is that when they’re not 100% effective, you risk creating stronger bacteria and viruses. If you’re going to disinfect, don’t do it half-assed.

By: dreama

dreama — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:35:38 +0000

Our Alvertson’s grocery store in Surprise, AZ put the “wipes” at cart pick-up point. It is a wonderful convenience, especially appreciated during the cold and flu season.

By: Tish

Tish — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:24:21 +0000

Our “A&P Fresh” has a thing of wet wipes where you pick up carts… is that common elsewhere? Never heard of the whole carts getting sanitized…

Meanwhile, the whole A&P Fresh thing is a bit odd. I liked the old A&P Stale just fine.