There are no circumstances when washing produce in a dishwasher is considered safe. "The potential risks—including chemical ...

Rinsing broccoli under running water for one minute helps reduce dirt and bacteria, says an expert. A baking soda solution ...

It is important to handle fruits and vegetables (and all foods) properly to prevent food poisoning. Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is caused by eating food that contains bacteria or ...

Tasty vegetables cooked to be firm to the bite. - Tim Sandle Tasty vegetables cooked to be firm to the bite. - Tim Sandle A new survey, designed to promote best practices for consumers, has ...

Skipping this small step when washing your fruits and vegetables could damage your kitchen plumbing, costing you time and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after ...

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 ...

We usually equate washing to cleanliness. We wash clothes, linens, cars, dishes, and ourselves. It is logical then, that many people believe meat and poultry can be made cleaner and safer by washing ...

Based on questions and comments I’ve gotten over the years when I have written about food safety or fruit and vegetable primers, I started researching a story about why it’s not a good idea to wash ...