thoroughly under running water. For firm produce, gently rubbing the surface or using a clean produce brush can help.
And there’s an important detail: wash produce before cutting or peeling it, even if you don’t plan to eat the skin. Otherwise, bacteria and dirt on the outside can be transferred to the edible portion by your knife.
Never Wash Vegetables With Soap
It may seem logical that soap would make vegetables cleaner, but that’s not recommended.
Produce is porous, and soap or household detergents can leave residues. The FDA advises
