Reusable totes can carry health risks with groceries
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – While many people use cloth or mesh tote bags at the grocery store in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, they may not realize they could be putting their family at risk for foodborne illnesses. There are several steps consumers can take to help ensure proper food safety, said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Extension food specialist. The simplest is to compartmentalize. “While grocery shopping, place meat, poultry…