Fruit safety: how to safely cook, clean, and purchase fruit



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Fruit Safety

Wash those Fruits

Raw fruits and can become contaminated with harmful bacteria. Here's the proper way to prepare and handle them safely:

Buy fresh fruit that is not bruised or damaged. Don't be tempted to buy bruised fruit if it is on sale.
When buying freshcut fruit such as a half a watermelon or bagged mixed salad greens - choose only those items that are refridgerated or surrounded by ice.
Bag fresh fruits separately from meat, poultry and seafood products when packing them to take home from the market.
Thoroughly rinse raw fruits under running water before eating or preparing them, especially fruits that require peeling or cutting - like cantaloupe and other melons. Bacteria can be found on the outer rind or peel.
Don't use soap, detergents, or bleach solutions to wash produce. Use water or a veggie wash solution.
As an added precaution, use a small vegetable brush to remove surface dirt.
Try to cut away damaged or bruised areas - bacteria can thrive in these places.

Pregnant Women and Fruit Safety

Toxoplasma, a parasite that can be found on unwashed fruits and vegetables, can be particularly harmful to a mom-to-be and her unborn baby.

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