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Outdoor cats may leave feces in garden soil. What does the CDC say to wear when gardening?

Gloves, then wash your hands.

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  1. A face mask only
  2. Gloves ✔
  3. Nothing, soil is safe

Why: Soil or sand can hold the toxoplasmosis parasite from cat feces. Gloves keep it off your skin. Wash up after, even with gloves on.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC lists pregnant people and people with weak immune systems among those who should take extra care.

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Answer: Gloves. Soil or sand can hold the toxoplasmosis parasite from cat feces. Gloves keep it off your skin. Wash up after, even with gloves on.

  1. CDC, About Toxoplasmosis www.cdc.gov/toxoplasmosis/about/index.html
    Wear gloves when gardening or touching soil or sand that may be contaminated with cat feces containing Toxoplasma.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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