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Why Wash Vegetables and Fruits

The facts, clearly stated:

Millions of cases of foodborne illness are reported globally each year, with symptoms commonly including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Fresh fruits and vegetables often pass through multiple stages of handling before reaching consumers.
Only a limited proportion of produce is routinely tested for food safety and pesticide residues prior to sale.
To improve appearance and shelf life, some fruits and vegetables are coated with food-grade waxes, such as carnauba wax, and may also receive post-harvest treatments.

Scientific studies indicate that residual agricultural chemicals — when present above recommended limits or used improperly — may pose potential health concerns over time. For this reason, effective washing and hygiene practices play an important role in reducing surface contaminants on fresh produce.

Reducing everyday exposure:

Food safety investigations in various regions have detected trace pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables, particularly on items with exposed or leafy surfaces. While regulatory limits exist, consistent and thorough washing of produce helps to reduce surface residues, dirt, and handling-related contamination.

Taking simple, evidence-based steps to clean fruits and vegetables supports safer food handling, greater peace of mind, and improved everyday hygiene.

How your daily life is coated in chemicals

Food safety investigations have reported pesticide residues — including substances such as cypermethrin and quinalphos — on certain fruits and vegetables. Produce with exposed or leafy surfaces may be more likely to retain surface residues, reinforcing the importance of proper cleaning before consumption.

Wastage due to Storage

The root cause of all major diseases is the contaminated or unhygienic food that you eat

dangers posed by pesticides during pregnancy

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