We first took a thorough swab of the shopping cart handle. Then, we wiped it down with a sanitizing wipe. After that, we let it dry then swabbed it again. We took the samples to SIUC's Department of Microbiology to get them tested. (Source: KFVS) Without a doubt, the shopping carts at your favorite store have been touched by countless hands throughout the day. (Source: KFVS) How many of you dread the trip to the grocery store? The cost, the crowds...what about the germs?