Most of us are in the habit of washing our fruits before eating them, but does running grapes under cold water for a few seconds really do anything? According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Q. Will washing fruits and vegetables get rid of the pesticides? What about those commercial produce-washing liquids? A. Washing will indeed significantly reduce pesticide residue on the surface of ...

There are a few rules for cleaning fruits and veggies after bringing 'em home from the grocery store. Always wash produce before peeling it to reduce dirt and germs, but never wash it before storing.

Why Are People Washing Fruit With Vinegar, and Is It Safe? True, vinegar’s acidic properties can help kill bacteria, which is one of the reasons we love using the multi-purpose ingredient around our ...

A new report found that pesticides “penetrate the peel layer” in fruits like apples Getty Washing fruit before eating doesn’t remove pesticides — and the only way to avoid ingesting the chemicals is ...

(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.

(StatePoint) The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat anywhere from five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. While meeting or exceeding your recommended daily dose is an ...

(NewsNation) — Simply washing your fruit isn’t enough to completely remove certain chemicals, according to a new study. “Cleaning operations cannot wholly remove pesticides,” the study published this ...