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They don't need additional washing at the time of use unless specially directed on the label.

Be sure to rinse fruit with fresh water after washing it.ĭon't wash leafy green salads in sealed bags labeled "washed," "triple washed" or "ready-to-eat".

Do this quickly because if the fruit absorbs too much water, it will lose flavor, texture and its aroma.

Change the water and repeat until the water remains clear.

Lift the basket in and out of the water several times.

Place fragile fruit in a colander and put into a stock pot of warm water.

Place fruit in a colander and gently turn the fruit as you spray with water.

Fragile items and soft fruits (like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries) can be washed using a sink sprayer.

The Food and Drug Administration doesn't recommend soaking produce or storing it in standing water. A lot of the pesticides are water-soluble and will come off with water, which is another reason to wash fruit and vegetables before you eat them.

If there is any pesticide residue on the fruit or vegetable, it should be under the regulations and safe to eat. The FDA, USDA and EPA strictly control pesticides. Keep in mind that the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables outweigh the possible presence of pesticides. What about pesticide residues left on fruits and vegetables? Remove the wax by scrubbing with a produce brush under running water. Wax coatings are used on some produce to keep in the moisture and keep good quality.Do not wash fruits and vegetables with bleach or soaps - it can absorb into the product and change the taste.Discard outer leaves of leafy vegetables like lettuce and cabbage before washing.Scrubbing with a clean brush is only recommended for produce with a tough rind or peel (such as carrots, potatoes, cucumbers and squash) that will not be bruised or scratched by the brush bristles.The wash water temperature should be 10 degrees warmer than the temperature of any produce being washed to prevent thermal shock and absorption of water and bacteria to the inside cells. Wash all fresh produce under running, drinking water before peeling, cutting or eating.Wash hands with hot soapy water, for at least 20 seconds, before and after handling fresh produce, or raw meat, poultry or seafood, as well as after using the bathroom, changing diapers, or handling pets.Wash all fresh produce under running, drinking water before peeling, cutting or eating

Safe handling of produce can reduce contamination so you don't get sick. Fresh produce may become contaminated with bacteria, viruses and parasites at any point during its farm to table journey.