Multi-use of tea towels puts households at risk of food poisoning

BBC: Multi-use of tea towels is putting households at risk of food poisoning, research suggests.

Scientists from the University of Mauritius examined 100 towels that had been used for a month.

They found E.coli was more likely to be found on towels used for multiple jobs, such as wiping utensils and cleaning surfaces, as well as drying hands.

It was also more likely to be found on damp towels or those in households where meat was eaten.

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