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

Ukrainian drone attack on Russ...

00:05:03

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:03


The latest on the crash on the...

00:06:08

The latest on the crash on the M9

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:08


Should we have standard clothe...

00:04:59

Should we have standard clothes sizes across all brands?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:59


Will the October's budget...

00:05:48

Will the October's budget include a tax package

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:48