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Default Washing Fruit Prior To Consumption...

William wrote:
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> I rinse apples and grapes by holding them under the tap water before
> eating them. I often wonder if I am getting "pesticide residue" off
> these fruits before I eat them? Would they be better rinsed if I
> filled the sink with cold water and let them "soak" for a while to
> remove the residue? I saw on tv there are more germs in the kitchen
> sink than in the toilet.


Be safe then, William. Wash your fruits and veggies in your toilet. lol!