While in most cases you likely don’t need to worry about everyday exposure to receipts, you may be at higher risk if you regularly touch a large volume of them. For instance, cashiers may be exposed at unsafe levels.

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“For most consumers, occasional handling of receipts is a small and avoidable source of exposure,” says Galbadage. “The greater concern is for cashiers, servers, and other workers who handle receipts throughout the day. Their repeated, cumulative contact can result in much higher exposure, especially if their hands are moist or if they use sanitizer frequently.”

Even those who touch receipts at normal levels can spread the…

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