Experts warn that common in-flight hygiene habits may increase your exposure to bacteria. Passengers often wash hands but then touch unsanitized bathroom door handles and latches, potentially recontaminating themselves. There are also concerns about using onboard water for drinking or cleaning, with research finding multiple bacterial strains in aircraft water systems and ice.
A family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning, reportedly linked to watermelon eaten late at night. Investigators have not confirmed the cause yet, but food safety experts say contamination can happen at multiple points—from farming and handling to cutting and storage. Damaged rinds and poor hygiene can allow bacteria to slip inside, turning a summer staple risky.
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