I'd suggest washing the cloth ones after use and wiping out the plastic ones with a disinfecting wipe at the very least. Taking it further, I'd designate one or two plastic ones for meat only and whenever possible, putting the meat into a plastic bag that the store provides when you put it into your cart. Thanks for an informative article.
Oh, and I'd keep that travel sized hand sanitizer in your purse and car at all times. In light of the bad flu season alone, I use it as soon as I get back into my car and I use it after touching the packages of meat. Also take advantage of the disinfecting wipes the stores offer to wipe your cart handles down. I have been doing this for the last 2 years and I haven't been sick since I adopted this practice. Stay healthy!!
Last edited by imnywoman; 01-28-2013 at 08:20 AM.