Wash Those Fruits and Vegetables

Remember that fresh fruit and vegetables are not naturally clean.  They can carry residue from pesticides, bacteria from the soil, dirt from the transportation process, and dirt from being handled by the consumer.

So take time to wash those apples, berries, and carrots.  Don't just hold them under the running tap. Rub them under water, for example in a bowl of fresh water. Start with the least soiled items first and give each of them a final rinse.

Washing loose produce is particularly important as it tends to have more soil attached to it than pre-packaged fruit and vegetables.  Peeling or cooking fruit and vegetables can also remove bacteria.