- Fiddleheads
- Natural toxins in fresh fruit and vegetables
- Red fungus inside bananas
- Safety measures when finding insects, spiders and scorpions in produce
- Unpasteurized fruit juice/cider
- Vegetables and herbs stored in oil
- "White blush" on cocktail carrots
Handling produce safely
Because many fresh produce products are not cooked before being consumed, it is very important to handle these products safely and prevent them from being contaminated with harmful microorganisms. While much is being done at the farms and in the grocery stores to make sure that fresh produce is safe, there are still steps we can take in our homes to help prevent foodborne illnesses.
Safe handling of: