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

Consumer Reports finds out whether washing produce with baking soda or distilled white vinegar helps get rid of bacteria and pesticides.

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 ...

The only problem is, not all veggies come pre-washed, which begs the question: Do you really need to wash your fruits and vegetables? And, if so, will water do the trick, or should you use ...

Your fruits and vegetables might be holding onto pesticides and chemicals. Cleaning them properly is essential if you want to stay safe.

A surprisingly large percentage of foodborne illness comes from eating fresh produce. Here’s the best way to wash this healthy food group.

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] ...

Even if you plan to peel the produce before eating, it is still important to wash it first. Washing fruits and vegetables with soap or detergent or using commercial produce washes is not recommended.

Now, claims Procter & Gamble, with the introduction of Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash, Americans can remove pesticides, dirt and wax from fresh produce and feel good about what they’re eating.

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