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Washing fruits and vegetables with soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash is not recommended.

If you couldnt guess, consuming soap is not recommended and can make you sick.

And those all-natural sprays youve got under your sink?

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Their safety and efficacy hasnt been proven, so its safest to stay away from those, too.

First, choose produce that hasnt been damaged or bruised or cut away the damaged or bruised areas.

For heads of lettuce or cabbage, remove the outermost leaves.

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Dry produce with a clean paper towel or cloth to wipe away any residue that might have been missed.

Syn also recommends washing produce right before eating instead of before storage to avoid bacterial growth and quick spoilage.

When it comes toavoiding cross-contamination, we promise that a little effort goes a long way.

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