In a study done in Roanoke Virginia, nearly half of the 90 drinks from soda fountains tested contained coliform bacteria. This bacteria could indicate the presence of fecal contamination in the soda. E coli was also found in some of the soda, which could cause urinary tract infections and pneumonia. The author states "The large number of beverages and soda fountain machines containing E. coli is still of considerable concern... and suggests that more pathogenic strains of bacteria could persist and thrive in soda fountain machines if introduced"
This is definently a big deal, because if it is happening in one state it could very well be happening in our own. Many peope who goes out to restraunts orders drinks from soda fountains, and the drinks could very well be contaminated. Companies need to start doing rigorous testing of these fountains to keep people safe.
That's pretty alarming. Makes me look at soda machines a lot differently.
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