Expert raises concern over consumer habits, poor hygiene fueling E.coli outbreaks

A global research team led by Dr Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, a public health researcher, has warned that consumer behaviour, unsafe fast-food preparation practices and poor hygiene awareness are contributing to recurring Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreaks. The team called for stronger collaboration among food businesses, regulators and the public to reduce the burden of foodborne illnesses. The warning highlights the role of hygiene and food-handling practices in the spread of E. coli. The researchers stressed the need for coordinated action to address the problem.

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