consumers not to wash fruits and vegetables with soap, detergent, bleach, or household cleaning products.
Plain running water is the safer choice.
Don’t Forget Cross-Contamination
Sometimes the biggest food-safety problem isn’t the vegetable itself—it’s what touches it.
Keep fresh produce away from raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Use clean cutting boards, knives, countertops, and utensils.
Also wash your hands with soap and water before and after preparing fresh produce.
Raw Isn’t Always the Best Choice for Everyone
Raw vegetables can be nutritious, but cooking has an important advantage: sufficient heat
