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How filthy is your handbag?

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

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14.48 2 Dec 2019


How filthy is your handbag?


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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


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