Is it bad to drink soda out of a can? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, researchers isolated various bacteria, including E. coli and Staphylococcus, from the lids of beverage cans, confirming they can be a source of contamination. This raises a valid question: Is it bad to drink soda out of a can?