Using Soap or Dish Detergent on Your Fruits and Vegetables Let's be real, if you've been scrubbing your apples with dish soap thinking you're doing something extra for food safety, you're actually ...

Washing your produce before you eat it is a no-brainer. Not only does washing your fruits and veggies rinse away dirt and bacteria, it can also help your produce last longer. Whether you do a quick ...

While washing produce should be standard practice, there is an exception to the rule. If you purchase produce like bagged salads or pre-cut fruit that's labeled "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat," you can ...

A recent analysis from advocacy organization Consumer Reports is the latest to highlight the potential threat of pesticides in our produce. It suggeststhat around 20% of commonly sold fruits and ...

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but they need to be properly washed before consumption to ensure they are safe to eat. Nutrition expert Uwe Knop emphasizes the ...

Using Soap or Commercial Produce Washes Is Actually Dangerous Here's the thing: if you've been reaching for dish soap or those fancy produce cleaning sprays every time you wash your fruits and ...