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CLEAN: What techniques for washing fresh produce are associated with favorable food safety outcomes? (DGAC 2010)


Conclusion

A limited body of evidence has shown that washing vegetables and fruit by running water over them at home or under laboratory simulation conditions is associated with reduced produce microbial loads.



Grade: Limited

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CLEAN: What techniques for washing fresh produce are associated with favorable food safety outcomes?


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Hand Sanitation/Risky Foods/Washing Produce