There are a few rules for cleaning fruits and veggies after bringing 'em home from the grocery store. Always wash produce before peeling it to reduce dirt and germs, but never wash it before storing.

You probably know better than to eat a strawberry straight from of the carton without washing it. Fruits and veggies are often coated in harmful pesticides to ward off pests when they're growing.

A new report found that pesticides “penetrate the peel layer” in fruits like apples Getty Washing fruit before eating doesn’t remove pesticides — and the only way to avoid ingesting the chemicals is ...

Before biting into a crisp apple or tossing a handful of berries into your smoothie, it's important to wash your fruit first. A quick rinse isn't just about removing visible dirt. It helps clear away ...

(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 ...

When it comes to removing potential pesticide contamination, peeling fruit is better than washing, a Nano Letters paper finds You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...

(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. In some cases it’s not how, but what gets washed.