Porous fruits like strawberries should be well rinsed before being consumed. In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of ...

The new organic food wash enhancer from Salinas-based SmartWash Solutions has been reviewed by the Organic Materials Review Institute and determined to be allowed for use in organic produce wash ...

Most produce arrives to your home safe for consumption, according to the USDA, but washing these 12 types of fruits and vegetables is still a good idea. David Watsky Managing Editor / Home and Kitchen ...

More than 90% of samples of a dozen fruits and vegetables tested positive for potentially harmful pesticide residues, according to the 2025 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Dubbed the “Dirty ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Organic carrots were recalled last week in connection ...

In addition to removing leftover bits of soil and errant garden bugs from delicious summer fruits and vegetables, many of us want to make sure that we’re clearing away residual pesticides, too. TikTok ...