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Is dry animal feces harmful?

Sometimes, I come across dry animal poop in my flower garden. After removing the poop, I always wash my hands. Should I also get rid of any plants or soil that happened to be touching the poop? Also, when someone cleans up his/her dog's droppings at someplace like the beach or a park, is that spot harmfully dirty? Should I, for instance, be worried about sitting on the ground, and then sitting in my car (shortly after with those same pants on) and touching the steering wheel (if I touched the ground with my hands)? Basically, how careful does one have to be? I don't want to be paranoid about cleanliness, but I also don't want to get sick (or get anyone else sick).

Public Comments

1. Uhhh..disturbing but yes it still is. Germs are on it still so you could get sick if you dont wash your hands the right way.
2. no neather is harmful
3. A good hand washing is sufficient after contact with animal feces. Although, i would recommend not touching fecal matter, or dirt either, if you have any breaks in your skin such as cuts or animal bites.
4. yes its radioactive