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Fungus in Dishwashers Can Cause Illness

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Posted: Wed 5:52 PM, Jun 22, 2011

You may want to put more effort into cleaning your dishwasher.

A study out of Fungal Biology found fungi in 62 percent of dishwashers sampled on six continents.

Researchers say it was discovered on the rubber band of the dishwasher door.

And the majority of the fungi found is a kind that can possibly lead to disease.

Moist, hot environments are a common breeding ground for fungi.


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