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 ...

Studies and experts share how to best wash your produce to avoid E. coli, in light of the outbreak due to romaine lettuce contamination. Only wash produce right before you eat it, since once wet, the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...