(NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after you get home from the store could be exposing you to bacteria that cause foodborne illness, experts say. In some cases it’s not how, but what gets washed.

Washing vegetables in cool, running water is the safest and most effective method for removing dirt and bacteria, according to food safety experts. Hot water can damage produce, alter flavour, and ...

We posted a TikTok video that talked about the best way to wash produce. Our recommendation was to wash your fruits and vegetables under running water and never use soap and bleach. A few viewers had ...

Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian, three-time book author, freelance writer, and speaker who prides herself on sharing evidence-based nutrition information in an accessible and practical ...

It’s seems like a no-brainer; if you’re going to eat the skin of a fruit or vegetable, rinse it under cold running water first. But most people are unaware that all fruits and vegetables should be ...

Washing vegetables is something we are taught to do almost instinctively. It feels like the first essential step to preparing food safely. Yet many people are unsure whether vegetables should be ...