10 h. ago How to avoid the common causes of food poisoning this Christmas

A look at the festive food habits that raise the risk of food poisoning

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13 h. ago Woman killed in Asda Oldham car park horror named as police issue desperate new appeal

The 78-year-old was 'making her way back to her car'

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15 h. ago Police issue update after woman killed in Asda car park in Oldham

A 78-year-old woman was hit by a van

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34 h. ago I’m a microbiologist. Avoid these Christmas cooking mistakes that cause food poisoning

A look at the festive food habits that raise the risk of food poisoning

Society

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A professional dog trainer with 30 years of experience has listed five popular breeds he believes are overrated and problematic due to factors like health issues and more

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36 h. ago I’m a microbiologist. How to avoid the common causes of food poisoning this Christmas

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination.

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39 h. ago Urgent ‘do not travel’ warning for popular Brit tourist destination over landmine fears

British tourists have been warned by the Foreign Office after deadly fighting erupted between two countries, with rockets fired across the border and travel insurance likely voided in affected areas

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56 h. ago Beer and cider prices set to soar as blame is aimed at Rachel Reeves

Asahi warned its flagship lager and other popular brands it brews in the UK, including Peroni, Fuller’s London Pride, Grolsch, Meantime pale ale and Cornish Orchards cider, would jump in cost

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59 h. ago Aldi drops popular champagne to less than £10 as shoppers warned over sales

The supermarket has set a strict restriction on sales ahead of Christmas.

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64 h. ago Foreign Office issues warning for popular winter sun destination after diarrhoea outbreak

There has been a sharp rise in people returning from the archipelago with symptoms of the infection

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3 d. ago Dubai chocolate warning as urgent 'do not eat' alert issued over allergy fears

The Food Standards Agency said buying the bars could be dangerous for people with allergies.

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3 d. ago Doctor's warns of 'very significant blood sugar spikes' from popular breakfast

The NHS says it contributes to our daily intake of iron, fibre, B vitamins, and protein - but one doctor has issued a warning

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3 d. ago Dubai chocolate urgent 'do no eat' warning over deadly reaction fears

The FSA has warned some shoppers to avoid Dubai-style chocolate as they may be at risk of suffering a deadly reaction when buying cheap knock-offs

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4 d. ago Outbreak of bacteria 'never before reported in UK' leaves diners in hospital

The outbreak saw 29 people suffer serious food poisoning symptoms after eating at Palm by H20 in Coventry - the business has been ordered to pay a fine

Science

4 d. ago Aldi shoppers warned as popular Christmas snack recalled over health concern

The supermarket has issued the recall as "a precautionary measure."

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4 d. ago ‘Oysters are a risk, as is raw meat’: why you get food poisoning – and how to avoid it

Several kinds of bacteria can give you an upset stomach. Here is how to steer clear of the worst offenders, and what to do if they do make it throughMany people in the modern world, it’s probably fair to say, do not take food poisoning particularly seriously. Yes, most folks wash their hands after handling raw chicken and use different chopping boards for beef and green beans – but who among us can honestly say we’ve never used the same tongs for an entire barbecue or left a storage box of cooked rice on the sideboard for a couple of hours? Ignore that rhetorical question for a moment, though – before you comment that of course everyone should do all those things, let’s talk about what’s happening in your body when it all goes horribly wrong.At the risk of stating the obvious, food poisoning occurs when you eat food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses or toxins – but that doesn’t mean it always works the same way. “Some bacteria, such as Bacillus cereus – sometimes found in ...

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5 d. ago Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's issue urgent 'do not eat' warning over six recalled Christmas foods

Six Christmas food items have recently been recalled from supermarkets due to them posing a serious health risk.

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5 d. ago Aldi urgently recalls popular £2.99 Christmas food over dangerous health risk as shoppers warned ‘do not eat’

A FESTIVE food product sold in a major UK supermarket has been urgently recalled due to a health risk linked to an undeclared allergen. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a recall notice on Friday for Aldi's Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets. The product, crispy crumbed mozzarella sticks wrapped in smoky bacon, contains egg which is...

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6 d. ago Aldi issues urgent recall of Christmas food as shoppers warned 'do not eat'

Shoppers should return the item to their local store

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