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 ...

A recent column on the Environmental Working Group’s list of fruits and vegetables with the most and least pesticides generated some reader comments. Most wondered if washing eliminates any pesticides ...

For good health, the USDA recommends that you eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. But before you reach for that apple slice or celery stalk, reach for a container of fruit and ...

(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. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

(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 ...

We all know dishwashers are a godsend for cleaning pots and pans with less effort, but now Tiktok is saying we should add produce to that list: A video went viral of a mom putting her freshly ...

Root vegetables are a staple in most households, but are you doing everything you need to be doing to remove any dirt or debris that could impact the safety and taste? Carrots, potatoes, and beets ...

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 ...