It is very important now in the hot summer months (Europe is also having high Temps.) to wash well all your raw salad ingredients and any other vegetables or fruits you will be eating, skin on. ( best advice is also to peel the fruits and vegetables if unsure of origin)
Even bagged salads (I personally don't like these as you never know when they were prepared and by whom) should be pre-washed before serving.
To wash all fruits and vegetables well (exception, mushrooms, raspberries, blackberries)
Plunge them in to cold fresh water, and leave to soak for 10-15 mins, then drain and rinse until water runs clear. (they must be covered by the water not just floating in, with tender greens handle delicately).
If unsure of cleanliness of water, add 1tsp laundry bleach per gallon of water, soak and rinse well.
This is to rid the produce of some pesticides and any bacterial infections.
Then drain well and air dry for several hours on either kitchen paper or clean cotton towels before use or storing, in a clean area, and if necessary covered with more paper towels and /or towels..Be well, Eat well and Stay well for the GOOD LIFE.
Have a great weekend, John Nigel
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