Advertisement

How filthy is your handbag?

New research has revealed that handbags contain more harmful bacteria and fungi than you think. T...

Share this article

14.48 2 Dec 2019


How filthy is your handbag?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

14.48 2 Dec 2019


New research has revealed that handbags contain more harmful bacteria and fungi than you think. The study carried out in the UK found that bugs such as E. coli were found to have contaminated nine out of ten products in make-up products in people's handbags. How messy is your handbag? Ciara chats to microbiologist, Dr Orla Cahill and hears from listeners


Read more about

Bacteria Contamination E Coli Fungi Handbags Hygiene Lunchtime Live Newstalk

Related Episodes

EU-Mercosur trade deal comes i...

00:04:40

EU-Mercosur trade deal comes into effect

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:40


Why do a third of Gen Z think...

00:04:58

Why do a third of Gen Z think they’re psychic?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:58


Bohemian Football Club strateg...

00:04:36

Bohemian Football Club strategy to help communities build their own economy

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:36


A look ahead to the upcoming b...

00:05:12

A look ahead to the upcoming by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:12