Disease on rise as food use-by dates ignored - The Observer 2nd November 2008

Health experts are blaming a serious rise in the potentially deadly disease listeriosis on people consuming chilled ready-to-eat food products that have been in their fridges for too long. Concerns about the spread of the disease have become so acute the government is planning a major food hygiene awareness campaign next year encouraging consumers to observe use-by dates and to ensure that their fridges are maintained at the correct temperature.

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