In response to shoppers being able to ‘fill-up’ reusable food containers at supermarkets, Australia’s food safety advocates have issued safety advice to prevent spikes in food poisoning.
Increased hand sanitizer use blamed for rise in gastro outbreaks
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Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are thought to be less effective in removing norovirus than handwashing with soap and water
A number of countries are reporting increasing rates of viral gastroenteritis over recent months, and experts suggest greater use of hand sanitizers, known to have little effect on pathogens such as norovirus, may be partly responsible.
New data released by health authorities in the Australian state of Victoria is reporting a four-fold increase in gastroenteritis outbreaks across childcare facilities over the first few months of 2021, compared to the five-year average. Other countries such as New Zealand and Taiwan have also reported spikes in norovirus outbreaks over recent months.
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Leftovers after a seriously impressive meal (Christmas lunch, for example) is one of the greatest parts of the holiday season. Taking a plate full of your favourite dishes and snacking on them while watching a cheesy Christmas film is exactly what the festive season is about – if you ask me.
The thing is, it’s not always safe to dig into day-old dishes.