The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase apples and similar produce. Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins. Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a CSI busy for many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce department) . . . .

When trying to find reliable information, I came across a fascinating video (runs about 4 minutes). Although very impressive, I don't know whether I should accept the views and suggestions this video presents for washing fruits and veggies.

mrosen777 > wrote in
:

>
(Snip obsessive wonderings......)



Use bleach. Then you won't have to worry about such things.


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


If we are not meant to eat animals,
why are they made of meat?

PeterL wrote:
>
> mrosen777 > wrote in
> :
>
> >
> (Snip obsessive wonderings......)
>
> Use bleach. Then you won't have to worry about such things.

Drink the bleach. That will spare the rest of us too.

Mark Thorson > wrote in :

> PeterL wrote:
>>
>> mrosen777 > wrote in
>> :
>>
>> >
>> (Snip obsessive wonderings......)
>>
>> Use bleach. Then you won't have to worry about such things.
>
> Drink the bleach. That will spare the rest of us too.
>


I was being kind when I said wash the fruit/veges with bleach...... you are
just soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo mean!! ;-P



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


If we are not meant to eat animals,
why are they made of meat?

On Nov 27, 4:35*pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
> wrote:
> The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
> vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
> dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
> apples and similar produce. *Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
> that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
> Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
> fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a *CSI busy for
> many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
> department) . . . .

I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
bug on my
lettuce, I just pick it off.

It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.

Seek help with your OCD.

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
...
On Nov 27, 4:35 pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
> wrote:
> The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
> vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
> dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
> apples and similar produce. Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
> that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
> Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
> fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a CSI busy for
> many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
> department) . . . .

I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
bug on my
lettuce, I just pick it off.

It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.

Seek help with your OCD.

Cindy Hamilton



Yay, Cindy! Water takes care of washing most things. I don't know what
this person uses to do laundry but I'd bet water has a large part to do with
it It works for clothes, it works for fruit and vegetables. It works
for me. Those "chemical washes" to rid produce of um... pesticides? Seems
like trading one chemical for another. Doesn't make sense, IMHO.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
> "Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message

> I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
> bug on my
> lettuce, I just pick it off.
>
> It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>
> Seek help with your OCD.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
>
>
> Yay, Cindy! Water takes care of washing most things. I don't know what
> this person uses to do laundry but I'd bet water has a large part to do
> with it It works for clothes, it works for fruit and vegetables. It
> works for me. Those "chemical washes" to rid produce of um...
> pesticides? Seems like trading one chemical for another. Doesn't make
> sense, IMHO.
>
> Jill

I got the impression she didn't bother with water either as she said "I
rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty."
Goomba

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:39:58 -0500, Goomba >
wrote:

>jmcquown wrote:
>> "Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
>
>> I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
>> bug on my
>> lettuce, I just pick it off.
>>
>> It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>>
>> Seek help with your OCD.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>>
>>
>>
>> Yay, Cindy! Water takes care of washing most things. I don't know what
>> this person uses to do laundry but I'd bet water has a large part to do
>> with it It works for clothes, it works for fruit and vegetables. It
>> works for me. Those "chemical washes" to rid produce of um...
>> pesticides? Seems like trading one chemical for another. Doesn't make
>> sense, IMHO.
>>
>> Jill
>
>I got the impression she didn't bother with water either as she said "I
>rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty."
>Goomba

The bugs and woims ain't the problem, in fact their presence is a good
indication that the produce isn't toxic. But it's what you can't see
that can hurt you... besides all the people coughing and sneezing on
produce who knows where all their hands were before handling your
fruits and veggies... even a raccoon knows enough to wash food before
eating it.

jmcquown wrote:
> "Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Nov 27, 4:35 pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
> > wrote:
>> The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
>> vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
>> dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
>> apples and similar produce. Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
>> that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
>> Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
>> fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a CSI busy for
>> many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
>> department) . . . .
>
> I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
> bug on my
> lettuce, I just pick it off.
>
> It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>
> Seek help with your OCD.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
>
>
> Yay, Cindy! Water takes care of washing most things. I don't know what
> this person uses to do laundry but I'd bet water has a large part to do
> with it It works for clothes, it works for fruit and vegetables. It
> works for me. Those "chemical washes" to rid produce of um...
> pesticides? Seems like trading one chemical for another. Doesn't make
> sense, IMHO.
>
> Jill

What the hell does this have to do with chocolate fudge?

Rob

On Nov 30, 4:37*pm, Rob > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> > "Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
> ....
> > On Nov 27, 4:35 pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
> > > wrote:
> >> The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
> >> vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
> >> dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
> >> apples and similar produce. Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
> >> that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
> >> Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
> >> fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a CSI busy for
> >> many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
> >> department) . . . .
>
> > I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
> > bug on my
> > lettuce, I just pick it off.
>
> > It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>
> > Seek help with your OCD.
>
> > Cindy Hamilton
>
> > Yay, Cindy! Water takes care of washing most things. I don't know what
> > this person uses to do laundry but I'd bet water has a large part to do
> > with it It works for clothes, it works for fruit and vegetables. It
> > works for me. Those "chemical washes" to rid produce of um...
> > pesticides? Seems like trading one chemical for another. Doesn't make
> > sense, IMHO.
>
> > Jill
>
> What the hell does this have to do with chocolate fudge?
>
> Rob

Nothing. The thread title is
Washing Fruits and Veggies: Is Water Enough?

On Nov 30, 6:25*am, Cindy Hamilton >
wrote:
> On Nov 27, 4:35*pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
>
> > wrote:
> > The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
> > vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
> > dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
> > apples and similar produce. *Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
> > that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
> > Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
> > fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a *CSI busy for
> > many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
> > department) . . . .
>
> I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. *If I find a dead
> bug on my
> lettuce, I just pick it off.
>
> It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>
> Seek help with your OCD.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

I just rinse everything off with water and shake dry. I mean, you
never know if the last person that touched the bunch of green onions
before you, might have just picked their nose.

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:11:04 -0800 (PST), Chemo the Clown
> wrote:

>On Nov 30, 6:25*am, Cindy Hamilton >
>wrote:
>> On Nov 27, 4:35*pm, mrosen777 <mrosen777.55647ea.
>>
>> > wrote:
>> > The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
>> > vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
>> > dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
>> > apples and similar produce. *Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
>> > that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
>> > Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
>> > fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a *CSI busy for
>> > many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
>> > department) . . . .
>>
>> I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. *If I find a dead
>> bug on my
>> lettuce, I just pick it off.
>>
>> It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton

Were it a live bug I'd not worry, but dead creepy crawlies indicate
toxic insecticides.

>I just rinse everything off with water and shake dry. I mean, you
>never know if the last person that touched the bunch of green onions
>before you, might have just picked their nose.

Or their ass.

Cindy Hamilton > wrote:

>I rarely wash produce, unless it's visibly dirty. If I find a dead
>bug on my
>lettuce, I just pick it off.
>
>It simply doesn't bother me, and I don't get sick from it.
>
>Seek help with your OCD.

Read up on rat lungworm disease.

S.

In article >, mrosen777 > wrote:
>
>The FDA does not currently recommend using soap when washing fruits and
>vegetables. I wonder, though, about pesticide residues that don't
>dissolve in water, and likewise for waxy preservatives that encase
>apples and similar produce. Certainly, shoppers transfer skin oils
>that aren't water-soluble whenever they hunt through produce bins.
>Even organic fruits and vegetables are probably filled with oil-based
>fingerprints (perhaps a bag of nectarines would keep a CSI busy for
>many days - who knows what consumers touch before visiting the produce
>department) . . . .

You can make some fair guesses, and you would be right in nearly 30%
of cases! (But then you get the same odds when shaking hands. :-)

>When trying to find reliable information, I came across a ' fascinating
>video' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=441KnMW4jqc) (runs about 4
>minutes). Although very impressive, I don't know whether I should
>accept the views and suggestions this video presents for washing fruits
>and veggies.

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

I have a spray bottle of vinegar and water that I spray on the fruits and
vegetables. I also do the same for anything peeled, such as melons and
bananas.

Phyllis Stone wrote:
> I have a spray bottle of vinegar and water that I spray on the fruits and
> vegetables. I also do the same for anything peeled, such as melons and
> bananas.

you mean you spray it on the peel before you actually *peel* it, right?

"Goomba" > wrote in message
...
> Phyllis Stone wrote:
>> I have a spray bottle of vinegar and water that I spray on the fruits and
>> vegetables. I also do the same for anything peeled, such as melons and
>> bananas.
>
> you mean you spray it on the peel before you actually *peel* it, right?
>


Right.

"Phyllis Stone" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Goomba" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Phyllis Stone wrote:
>>> I have a spray bottle of vinegar and water that I spray on the fruits
>>> and vegetables. I also do the same for anything peeled, such as melons
>>> and bananas.
>>
>> you mean you spray it on the peel before you actually *peel* it, right?
>>
>
>
> Right.
>
heh. Gotta love "Goomba's" literalist mind. Not to mention her consistent
underestimation of her fellow human's abilities. lol