Scientists Warn Kitchen Sponges Harbor Harmful Bacteria Even After Drying

Scientists have issued a warning that kitchen sponges contain harmful bacteria that can survive even after drying, advising against judging their replacement by appearance or smell.

29 Jul, 04:30 — 29 Jul, 04:30

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Kitchen sponges found to harbour harmful bacteria that survive even after drying out

Scientists warn that judging when to replace sponges by appearance or smell is an ‘unreliable indicator’

By Vishwam Sankaran

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Scientists Warn Kitchen Sponges Harbor Harmful Bacteria Even After Drying

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Kitchen sponges found to harbour harmful bacteria that survive even after drying out

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