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E.coli found in more than a quarter of household dishcloths

4th April 2012

A recent study by the food safety organisation Safefood has found that 27% of household dishcloths in Ireland contain E.coli.

The study was undertaken to warn consumers about the potential risks of poisoning from everyday kitchen habits.

It also found that just soaking dishcloths in water or bleach cannot be relied on to kill the bacteria.

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Recent Data published by the UKHSA confirm cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) reported in England during 2022, increased by 79.2% compared to 2021.

27th May 2025

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Did the ICO Decision Notice of 5th March 2025 and their follow up of 16th April 2025 finally force the UKHSA to publish the report into the large outbreak of E.coli OI57 in 2022?

24th April 2025

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ICO Decision notice into Unpublished report into large outbreak of E.coli O157 in 2022 - Short Summary

5th March 2025

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At any price point, the food you purchase should be safe whatever your dietary requirements are. However foodborne illness is estimated to cost 10.4 billion pounds annually in the UK by government. ... ...read on

UK Health Security Agency fail again to give a set publication date into 2022 outbreak of E.coli O157 where there were 259 confirmed cases. Information Commissioner to investigate complaint.

22nd December 2024

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E.coli found in more than a quarter of household dishcloths