Can Teddy Bears Cause Food Poisoning? Understanding the Risk
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According to a 2015 study, up to 66% of teddy bears were found to contain Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria linked to food poisoning. While a teddy bear itself cannot get food poisoning, it can act as a carrier for harmful bacteria and other pathogens, presenting a potential—if indirect—risk to human health, especially when handled during mealtime.
