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Thaw tests turn up dicey bagged ice

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IN THE BAG  If safe handling procedures aren’t followed, bacteria and other contaminants can end up in bagged ice.

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By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

Ice isn’t always nice.

Tests of 156 bags of ice sold in grocery stores, liquor stores and gas stations across Southern California found that 19 percent exceeded recommended thresholds for bacterial contamination.