(NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after you get home from the store could be exposing you to bacteria that cause foodborne illness, experts say. In some cases it’s not how, but what gets washed.

You probably know better than to eat a strawberry straight from of the carton without washing it. Fruits and veggies are often coated in harmful pesticides to ward off pests when they're growing.

Ensuring fruits and vegetables are clean is essential to remove bacteria and pesticides. Wet washing under cold water is effective for most produce, while leafy greens need extra care. Use a vinegar ...

Before biting into an apple or giving your child a plum for a snack, you probably give the fruit a rise under the tap – a ritual so ingrained, it’s become second nature. Likewise, when preparing a ...

How dirty can the fruits you buy from a local grocery store or order online really be? According to a nutritionist – a lot. Here's how to actually clean them. If you put the shiniest apples or the ...

(NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after you get home from the store could be exposing you to bacteria that cause foodborne illness, experts say. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...