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Original poster

To not wash my fruit and veg

115 replies

Darkmorningsarethepits · 30/03/2025 21:08

I just don’t. Never have.
Am I going to die from pesticide exposure or some other hideous hidden danger.

Am I the only person who doesn’t?

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nowaynohowz · 30/03/2025 21:16

Comedycook · 30/03/2025 21:11

Yes I always wash...I once got hideous food poisoning from unwashed spinach

I don’t think washing it gets rid of the bacteria anyway, you have to cook it ☹️

myplace · 30/03/2025 21:16

Never washed anything.

AquaPeer · 30/03/2025 21:14

Darkmorningsarethepits · 30/03/2025 21:13

Does a brief wash under the tap actually remove pesticides or are they more than on the surface?

No it doesn’t.

i did once have a housemate who washed her fruit and veg in washing up liquid and hot water but she was nuts and everyone I tell that story too agrees

Moveoverdarlin · 30/03/2025 21:14

Never ever wash fruit or veg.

Mum2jenny · 30/03/2025 21:13

Never wash mine

Tieo · 30/03/2025 21:13

I always wash, the amount of handling they go through etc and storage facilities are pretty grim.

Original poster
Darkmorningsarethepits · 30/03/2025 21:13

Does a brief wash under the tap actually remove pesticides or are they more than on the surface?

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Lavender14 · 30/03/2025 21:13

Yeah pesticides,insects... just think of all the people who don't wash their hands after using the toilet in tesco who then pick up and inspect fruit and veg before putting it back to choose another one...

Always give a wash especially if you aren't cooking it.

NannyR · 30/03/2025 21:12

I don't, unless there is visible dirt on them. I figure that if they have been sprayed with pesticides that are designed to withstand rain, a quick rinse under the tap isn't going to do much anyway.

AquaPeer · 30/03/2025 21:12

I don’t because how could you wash off pesticides or bacteria that causes food poisoning with a cold rinse? It’s not as though you’re putting them in the dishwasher at 60c

Headingtowardsdivorce · 30/03/2025 21:12

I don't unless it has visible dirt on it. So far so good!

Comedycook · 30/03/2025 21:11

Yes I always wash...I once got hideous food poisoning from unwashed spinach

Namechange032025 · 30/03/2025 21:11

Sorry it's horrible. The pesticides, mud, handling. It takes 30 secs to wash.

Branleuse · 30/03/2025 21:10

I don't either unless it looks like it needs it

herbalteabag · 30/03/2025 21:10

I always wash mine because of pesticides but I know at least one person who doesn't. I also know they don't wash the fruit they give out at school, unless it's washed before it's packed, but I doubt it.