Bags for life can spread deadly bacteria if they are re-used for both raw and 'ready to eat' food, watchdogs have warned.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises shoppers to use separate bags to carry their meat to avoid food poisoning. It said they should be colour-coded.
Even the outside of raw meat packaging can be contaminated with dangerous bugs that can easily spread onto other foods.
Fabric bags for life should be washed regularly to kill any dangerous bacteria which may be lurking inside, the FSA recommends.
It also says plastic ones should be replaced when they show signs of wear and tear.
