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Ive recently received a package. there was dog feces next to it. i got anxious that my hand or sleeve of my sweater may have made contact. granted it was very small, cold and rock hard, but now i feel like im spreading the bacteria on everything?
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Not to worry: Bacteria in Animal feces will be present on the surface that touched it until that surface is washed. Wash your hand and change your clothes, and there will be no spread of any bacteria. If you use a plastic bag to remove the poop from your front step you can sanitize the area using any antibacterial kitchen/bathroom cleaner.
Answered 12/14/2020
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