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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester

Primrose Freestone

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester

Dr Primrose Freestone researches clinical microbiology at the University of Leicester. A biochemist by training, she specialises in bacterial physiology and the relationship between stress and infection, and is a co-founder of the field of Microbial Endocrinology.

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Fresh fruit and vegetables stored in a refrigerator crisper drawer
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How to know when fruit and veg are still safe to eat – and when they should be binned

The environment fresh produce is stored in can affect the shelf-life of produce – so use-by dates may not always be accurate.
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