A new research has reported that people who eat within the insides of their car are more prone to being poisoned by the food than those who don’t. A survey has discovered that germs and bacteria known to cause problems such as food poisoning, vomiting and skin infection are found in the interior of cars.

Staphylococcus bacteria is commonly found in parts of the car such as the steering wheel, gear shifter and door handles. These are also the parts of the car which are always used while operating the vehicle. The staphylococcus bacteria is known to cause problems such as skin infections and food poisoning.

Dr Anthony Hilton, reader in microbiology at Aston University -

People would be horrified at the prospect of eating from a toilet seat however they ought to be aware that eating from a contaminated car dashboard may represent the same health hazards.

The bacteria Bacillus Cereus forms spores which rapidly multiply in warm conditions and is common in warm areas of a car such as the car heater. It may also be found in areas of the car where food crumbs accumulate, like the seats. Bacillus Cereus can cause problems like food poisoning, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Source – Autocar UK

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