Slicing Germs

Washing fruits and vegetables before we eat them is important, and that goes for those rinds and skins you're NOT going to eat too...

We know we're supposed to wash that apple or pear well before we take a bite, but it's important to wash produce with a thick rind too. Melons, oranges, and bananas are protected inside, but if you use a knife to get in there, any germs and bacteria on the outside will be sliced right through.

The same rule applies to potatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables that we peel. Eventually, that sharp surface will be touching the part you eat, so be sure to scrub the produce first, and use a really clean knife. Drying fruits and vegetables after you wash them cuts down on bacteria too.

Source: FDA.gov