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Food
Safety
Common sense
practices can improve the cleanliness of fresh fruits and
vegetables. Wash produce under clean running tap water before
serving. Washing helps to remove microorganisms and dirt,
and it can reduce even further any tiny traces of certain
pesticide residues that may remain on the produce, even
though they do not pose any significant health risk. Washing
with soap is not necessary (but if you choose to do so,
thoroughly rinse off the soap to avoid intestinal upset).
Throw away outer leaves of vegetables such as lettuce and
cabbage. Peel fruits and vegetables when appropriate. Scrub
certain hearty vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, if
you plan to eat the fiber-rich and nutritious skin.
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