Never mind Covid.

[spikey]

If you're a gardener and you too use Lidl's compost, it seems we must now live in fear of contracting Legionnaire's Disease from the stuff.  It says on the bag ...

 

Caution: Risk from Legionella.  Elderly or infirm persons should take extra care when using this soil.  Open carefully with scissors - do not tear bag.  Wear a face mask when opening and work in a well ventilated area.  Do not breathe in dust, water vapour or droplets from product.  Do not ingest product.  Moisten contents before use. Wash hands thoroughly after use.

 

What next in the middle isle - hazmat suits?

[Michael Hodgson]

Stick to peat!

[great central]

1 hour ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Stick to peat!

 

He might not want you stuck to him🤡

[spikey]

1 hour ago, Michael Hodgson said:

Stick to peat!

 

Oh! You bad person!  Think of the planet! Stand by for a visit from the Thought Police ...

[Andy Hayter]

5 hours ago, spikey said:

If you're a gardener and you too use Lidl's compost, it seems we must now live in fear of contracting Legionnaire's Disease from the stuff.  

 

 

 

Been like that since Adam was a lad

 

Legionella is ubiquitous in freshwater systems worldwide and can also be found in soil. 

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23150387/#:~:text=Legionella is ubiquitous in freshwater systems worldwide and,of aerosolized water or soil particles containing Legionella.

 

 

A bit like tetanus - just about everywhere and only a problem in a specific situation

[didcot]

I dunno, covid for the second time in 6 months is no bed of roses.