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Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and the best technique to use

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How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat

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Homemade roasted chicken with spices, thyme and lemon (Getty Images/istetiana)

Chicken doesn’t need to be washed before cooking — here’s why

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I’m a microbiologist and here’s what (and where) I never eat

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A fruit fly has landed in your wine — is it OK to drink?

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Dirty tea towels are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria — here’s how to clean them properly

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