When it comes to washing your veggies, marketers have a solution that’s no better than water — but costs a whole lot more! Fruit and vegetable washes are cleaning ...

Studies and experts share how to best wash your produce to avoid E. coli, in light of the outbreak due to romaine lettuce contamination. Only wash produce right before you eat it, since once wet, the ...

No doubt you’ve heard that you should wash your fresh fruit and vegetables before eating them. After all, they can be full of residue like dirt, pesticides and even bugs. If you want to eliminate as ...

It’s summertime, which means some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables the D.C. area has to offer are in peak season. But just because something’s homegrown doesn’t mean it’s risk free. Whether it’s ...

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. But as we learned last night, they can also harbor bacteria that could make you sick. Experts say produce is the number one category of ...

(NEXSTAR) – You might not get sick from popping an unwashed grape in your mouth. But would it be significantly less risky if you rinsed it off? Without a doubt, according to experts. It may not always ...

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Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. They can also carry dirt, bacteria or pesticide residue if not handled properly. Knowing how ...