Scientists from the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service did a study to find out what was the germiest item in your kitchen.  

Coming in at the top of the list may come at a surprise being the spice rack.

The scientist observed a group of people make turkey burgers and noticed that 48 percent of spice jars had germs from the turkey on them. 

Unwashed spice containers still have a cross contamination threat and you should wipe down after use. 

Rounding out the top five is a little bit more predictable with the kitchen sink second, sponges third, cutting boards fourth and knife and pan handles fifth.