The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. believes that germ cross- contamination in your kitchen can be the culprit of the spread of disease-causing bacteria. Germ cross-contamination occurs when bacteria are passed on from the original source to another person or object.
A study conducted by an American microbiologist from the University of Arizona in the US showed that there are more disease-causing bacteria in kitchens than in any other place at home such as the bathroom. The study reveals that food can carry organisms like E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Hepatitis A, which can cause illness.

In the Philippines, contrary to public perception that contamination occurs mainly in restaurants or food-catered special occasions, many food-borne diseases may originate from kitchens at home. Dishwashing implements such as the sponge are important yet unnoticed mediums, which can cause cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Food-borne diseases are preventable. One needs only to reduce the dangerous levels of bacteria at home, especially in the kitchen. The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. supports the use of an antibacterial dishwashing cleaner such as Joy Anti-Bacterial Dish-washing Liquid that provides germ-killing protection in the kitchen. It’s a practical way to reduce the risk of food-borne diseases for the entire family.