Dr Lisa Ackerley explains why it may be ok to eat a rare steak, but she advises never to eat a rare burger or steak tartare because of the risk of getting E. coli.
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Mechanically Tenderised Meat
Dr Lisa Ackerley explains why mechanically tenderised meat needs to be cooked all the way through, just the same as burgers.
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Unpasteurised Cheese – should you eat it?
Unpasteurised cheese can be quite delicious, and many of us enjoy eating it, but is it safe?
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Undercooked Liver – Beware!
Dr Lisa Ackerley explains why we should cook liver properly to reduce food poisoning risks.
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Are you washing up in a bacterial soup?
Dr Lisa Ackerley was commissioned to find out how people were washing up . The Stop Washing Up Campaign found out what people got up to when they washed up and whether their practices posed any dangers to health.
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School Science Class Year 5
The Hygiene Doctor made Science come alive in a school class, demonstrating how bacteria can spread using special powder and uv torches.
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Don’t have your poo and eat it.
If you don’t wash your hands after going to the toilet, your poo could end up in some strange and unwelcome places! Simple practical tips for a healthy home
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Dog Poo and What to do with It!
Dogs are man’s best friend, but beware of the hazards of dog poo! Practical advice from Dr Lisa
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Kitchen Cloths – Don’t Muddle them Up!
Make sure you don’t turn cleaning into dirtying! By muddling up the floor cloth for the kitchen cloth, you could be putting your family in danger.
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Have you got a tummy bug?
What is a “tummy bug” and where do they come from? Dr Lisa Ackerley dispels some of the myths and gives tips on making sure you avoid getting one.
