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Are you one of those people who would rather buy bottled water than boil your own at home? Besides contributing to the rise in plastic waste, there is one more thing you need to worry about!

Business Insider Malaysia recently reported that bacteria found in sewage and feces has been detected in the contents of Starfresh, a local bottled water brand.

During routine sampling, bottles of the brand’s water with an expiry date of May 13, 2021 (for 1.5 litre bottles) and May 11, 2021 (for 500ml bottles) were found to contain pseudomonas aeruginosa, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a statement.

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is a common environmental bacterium found in feces, sewage, and soil, SFA said. It can multiply in water and on organic materials that are touching the water.
Commonly exported to Singapore, exporter Radha Exports is currently conducting a recall of the affected bottles in the country.

Consuming water with the bacteria can lead to infections – and in rare cases, serious illnesses.

So beware! Best boil your own drinking water while saying no to plastic. 

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Source: Business Insider Malaysia