Grocery shopping with reusable bags

Almost half of reusable bags were found to be heavily contaminated with bacteria which can cause infections such as E.coli, researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University found. Bags-for-life are often used for raw meat as well as fruit, veg and other products so can cause food poisoning. The Food Standards agencies says meat and fish should be kept separate from fresh fruit and veg. Storing the bags in a warm car boot means the number of bacteria multiplies. Toxins expert Kofi Aidoo said: “Bags would have to be disinfected on a regular basis to avoid the risk.”