Your bag for life doesn't have to carry a food poisoning risk. Here's what to do

Environmental health officers are urging consumers not to switch back to plastic following recent warnings that raw foods can spread harmful bacteria. So how can you keep your reusable bags hygienic?

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is urging consumers to continue to shop for food with reusable "bags for life", fearing that worries about the food poisoning risks could trigger a backlash and even a resurgence in the use of thin plastic bags.