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 Just when you thought it was safe to go green, there's news that those eco friendly grocery tote bags might be breeding grounds for all sorts of bacteria.  Hi, I'm David Sparks, and before you say no to paper and plastic, you might want to make sure that tote you're toting is fresh and clean.  I'll have more in a moment...Less Than 1 in 6 Americans Frequently Washes Grocery Totes Increasing Risk for Food Poisoning.  ScienceDaily (Apr. 3, 2012) reports reusable grocery totes are a popular, eco-friendly choice to transport groceries, but only 15 percent of Americans regularly wash their bags.  "Cross-contamination occurs when juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects come in contact with cooked or ready-to-eat foods like breads or produce," says registered dietitian and Academy spokesperson Ruth Frechman. "Unwashed grocery bags are lingering with bacteria which can easily contaminate your foods." Each year, 48 million Americans are affected by food poisoning caused by foodborne pathogens such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli.