How does just rinsing fruits and vegetables with water remove anything like ecoli or norovirus? We rely heavily on fresh fruits and veggies and I’ve always been anxious about things like lettuce, spinach, and berries- but now I’m terrified. It just doesn’t feel like rinsing with water will do anything??
it's a mechanical removal of microbes, it of course won't fully eliminate it (nothing organic will ever be able to be completely sterilized in that way) but it will bring it down to a safer number. and just think about how strong water is when it comes to erosion, water displacement does work😭 it's a recommended guideline since they are physical beings
This is my concern, too. I’m assuming it simply helps reduce the viral or bacterial load ingested, which would reduce the severity of infection. But by what amount? I have no idea.
Thank you for the information. I'm really feeling ill at the thought of returning to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. The Boar's Head meat incident, combined with further weakening of regulation, on top of children being allowed to work in factories (some of whom have lost limbs or their lives) is not sitting well with me. I appreciate your calm, sensible shares amidst the chaos.
How does just rinsing fruits and vegetables with water remove anything like ecoli or norovirus? We rely heavily on fresh fruits and veggies and I’ve always been anxious about things like lettuce, spinach, and berries- but now I’m terrified. It just doesn’t feel like rinsing with water will do anything??
it's a mechanical removal of microbes, it of course won't fully eliminate it (nothing organic will ever be able to be completely sterilized in that way) but it will bring it down to a safer number. and just think about how strong water is when it comes to erosion, water displacement does work😭 it's a recommended guideline since they are physical beings
This is my concern, too. I’m assuming it simply helps reduce the viral or bacterial load ingested, which would reduce the severity of infection. But by what amount? I have no idea.
Potentially life saving information, clear and accessible in one post! Thank you so much for the information and recommendations.
Thank you for this helpful article
How soon do you except us to see/feel the repercussions of the cuts at the FDA in our food supply?
I'm tired.
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Thank you for the information. I'm really feeling ill at the thought of returning to Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. The Boar's Head meat incident, combined with further weakening of regulation, on top of children being allowed to work in factories (some of whom have lost limbs or their lives) is not sitting well with me. I appreciate your calm, sensible shares amidst the chaos.
You have no idea how much this post is helping my anxious and OCD brain. No fear mongering, just information & facts!