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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

The harmful bugs silently growing in this common kitchen item

Kitchen sponges are an ideal reservoir for bacterial pathogens due to their porous surface and the moisture they contain, scientists warn in a new study.

Food-borne disease outbreaks involving multiple people have largely been traced back to commercial kitchens or catering establishments.

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