"Contaminated Fast Food Fountains: Salmonella and E-coli Detected in Soda Drinking Water"

A recent study conducted by researchers from Loma Linda University in Southern California found high levels of bacteria in fast-food soda fountains, surpassing drinking water regulations. The study focused on the eastern Coachella Valley, where low-income, Latino farmworker families have struggled with accessing clean water. Bacteria such as E. coli, salmonella, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were found in water samples from soda fountains, raising concerns about sanitation and maintenance. The study suggests that this issue may be more widespread and calls for greater surveillance and regulation of soda fountains and water vending machines.