Some denominations also tested positive for E coli which can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting. The samples were collected from food handlers in 15 different outlets in Nairobi and the least contamination was in Sh1 and Sh5 coins and the Sh1000 notes. Equally, phones were tested and confirmed to be tainted with 12 pathogens, with Staphylococcus species being the most prevalent. “Food handlers and the general public should be sensitised on the risks involved in handling food after touching money and cellphones,” warns the study. It was concluded that some of the food handlers either never used tissue paper when they visit the washroom or they do not use it the correct way.

Source: Standard Digital April 30, 2019 08:09 UTC