Global pandemic or not, properly washing fresh fruits and vegetables is a good habit to practice to minimize the ingestion of potentially harmful residues and germs. Here's a guide to cleaning ...

Here’s what you need to do: Make a solution of 3 cups water to 1 cup white vinegar. Place the berries in a bowl and cover with the water/vinegar solution.

Contamination in wash and pack areas remains one of the leading causes of foodborne illness outbreaks in fresh produce ...

THE BOTTOM LINE To remove pesticides and germs, rinse produce with a vinegar solution, then wash with tap water for at least 30 seconds. ANAHAD O’CONNOR [email protected].

In an Instagram poll, 13.5 percent of participants said they wash their produce with vinegar. And in a separate poll on Twitter, 10 percent said they use baking soda. So does either actually work ...

Your fruits and vegetables might be holding onto pesticides and chemicals. Cleaning them properly is essential if you want to stay safe. The Dirty Dozen: Wash These 12 Fruits and Vegetables ...

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy — just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of the dangers raw meat and fish can pose to ...

Is it true that you can wash fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher? The science: Social media is awash with a viral food-prep hack — using the dishwasher to clean raw produce from the garden or ...