date:Jul 11, 2012
your hands for at least 20 seconds, using soap and hot water. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables gently under cool running water. Fruit and vegetables that are usually peeled or cut, like melons, oranges and cucumbers, also need to be washed gently under cool, running water. Also, scrub fruits and vegetables that have a firm surface, such as melons, potatoes and carrots. Do not soak fruits and vegetables in a sink full of water. The sink can harbour bacteria, which can be transferred to anything i