Baby food could trigger meningitis

Powdered baby milk has been found to contain deadly meningitis causing bugs, it has been reported.

As many as ten per cent of samples tested by researchers were contaminated with stomach bacteria, according to the New Scientist.

The findings led experts to warn parents to take steps to ensure baby milk is properly sterilised.

Traditionally baby bottles are thoroughly sterilised with boiling water - but parents may assume that milk powder is safe.