Tesco shares warning to those buying toilet paper
Toilet paper is an everyday item most people can buy in their local supermarkets. However, did you know the common item comes with a warning?
Most packets of toilet roll come in plastic wrapping which is particularly handy when it comes to storing the item in our bathrooms.
However, supermarket giant Tesco has shared a word of warning regarding the plastic packaging.
According to its website, “Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the danger of suffocation keep this bag away from babies, children and animals.”
If you are concerned about plastic packaging, Tesco and other supermarkets sell recycled toilet tissue in paper packaging which can then be recycled.
This is not the only advice Tesco has shared. In partnership with the NHS, the supermarket giant has shared the signs of cancer to look out for when going to the toilet.
According to its website, finding cancer earlier makes it more treatable and can save lives. These are the signs to look out for when going to the toilet:
“Changes in your poo, for instance having a softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you, for three weeks or more,” reads the website.
“Blood in your poo, which may look red or black. Tummy discomfort or bloating for three weeks or more. Blood in your pee, even just once.”
Here is the full list of symptoms of bowel cancer, according to the NHS:
Symptoms of bowel cancer may include:
- changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you
- needing to poo more or less often than usual for you
- blood in your poo, which may look red or black
- bleeding from your bottom
- often feeling like you need to poo, even if you’ve just been to the toilet
- tummy pain
- a lump in your tummy
- bloating
- losing weight without trying
- feeling very tired for no reason
If you notice any of these signs or any other changes in your poo then contact your GP. It is probably nothing serious but it is always worth getting checked out. For more information on the signs of cancer go to the NHS website here.
