Should You Wash Your Produce?

While the government recommends you don't wash meat to reduce the spread of foodborne pathogens, it does recommend washing produce to get rid of bacteria.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The FDA recommends you wash your produce to reduce foodborne pathogens, but has determined washing meat only spreads bacteria and doesn’t remove it from your food

• Cooking kills bacteria on meat, but most produce is eaten raw; using vinegar reduces bacterial load on produce, and baking soda reduces your exposure to pesticides

• After an 18-m…