Kitchen towels used can be harbouring pathogens that cause food poisoning.
Researchers were able to analyse towels used and came to the following conclusions, after extensive studies.
1) 49% used in the study and tested were loaded with disease causing bacteria.
2)The bacterial count increased with the number of family members.
3)Towels used for multi-purposes and humid ones had increased bacterial count,than single use and dry ones!.
4)Towels used in non-vegetarian house-hold had more bacteria present.
The important study demonstrates that the family composition and hygienic practices in the kitchen affected the microbial load of kitchen towels. Cross-contamination happens in the kitchen and the bacteria could reach the food and cause food poisoning.Extra attention is needed in your kitchens!!
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