This Is Why You Should Never Put Your Headphones in the TSA Bin, According to a Doctor

Travel + Leisure: Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained why you may want to think again before putting your personal items in the airport security bins. “Bacteria can also survive on non-porous surfaces for hours to days,” said Knighton. "Your keys and wallet go straight into your hands and pockets after. And your ID is being handled by an officer who touches hundreds of cards a day. I wipe mine down before it goes back in my bag."