Most produce arrives to your home safe for consumption, according to the USDA, but washing these 12 types of fruits and ...

You might not get sick from popping an unwashed grape in your mouth. But would it be significantly less risky if you rinsed ...

You return home from the grocery store or farmers’ market with a haul of fresh produce. While unpacking your fruits and ...

“Washing produce helps remove dirt, bacteria, pesticides, and other residues that could make people sick,” says Dr. Darin Detwiler, professor of food policy and food safety at Northeastern ...

Do you really need to wash your produce?. According to Jason Tetro, microbiologist and author of The Germ Files, yes.“Since the late 1950s, washing fruits and vegetables has been recommended in ...

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, we all know the drill: rinse, scrub, and dry before you eat. Washing your produce might feel unnecessary, especially when you’re eager to bite into that ...