It’s usually not a party until the chips and dips rock up.
But, a new investigation has revealed that these tasty party treats can be hiding some very dangerous bacteria.
Norovirus, streptococcus – which gives you a sore throat – and herpes simplex – the cold sore virus, could all be lurking in your favourite dips.
The investigation revealed that if as little as one partygoer commits the ultimate party foul of ‘double dipping’, for the bacteria multiplying.
Microbiologists revealed on Monday’s episode of Food Unwrapped on Channel 4 that thousands of organisms live in the tiniest amount of saliva. Continue reading
