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Soap on produce is unsafe to wash and may cause illness
The piece explains that washing fruits and vegetables with soap or detergents is not approved by the FDA. Produce can absorb residues, causing GI irritation, vomiting or diarrhea, and off flavors. Experts caution permeability of produce means rinsing with water only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Bolton
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Agriculture Department
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Bolton
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention