BELIEVE it or not, your precious fridge (refrigerator) could have become the ideal place for nasty germs 2 breed. How germ-free is your fridge?
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Before you answer, you may need to check if your fridge in tip-top shape.
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Things such as open tin of canned tomato, a leaky meat package, and spoiled milk , abound in the refrigerator.
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So it is hardly a surprise that a host of potentially dangerous bugs such as E.coli, salmonella listeria, campylobacter, and norovirus, which can cause upset stomach and diarrhoea, have been found lurking in the average domestic fridge.
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Although a fridge is to keep food safe and minimise the chances of bacteria and mould growth, it is worrisome that it could now constitute a health hazard.
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Here are the best tips for keeping your fridge germ-free.
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Some bad habits encourage breeding of these harmful germs. For instance, leaving the door open for long periods is a common route through which germs infiltrate the interior because the proper storage temperature is compromised.