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Why old fruit and veg should probably be binned
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A clinical microbiologist warns that consuming produce past its prime poses significant health risks, particularly from bacteria like Listeria. The expert advises against simply cutting off moldy parts, as contamination can spread throughout the item.
Is it ok to cut off the soggy bit of a cucumber and eat the rest? Can a one mouldy berry contaminate the entire punnet?
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