Risky or Not?

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ChatGPT image description: A husband concentrates on peeling a produce sticker from an apple while his wife watches with amused resignation. Stray fruit stickers cling to their faces, hair, clothes, and kitchen surfaces, suggesting this seemingly simple task has somehow gotten hilariously out of hand.

999. Washing Produce With the Sticker On

October 28, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from washing produce without first removing the sticker.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • Microbiological safety evaluations and recommendations on fresh produce - ScienceDirect - C. De Roever
  • Microbiological safety evaluations and recommendations on fresh produce - ScienceDirect - National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
  • Natural-Light Labeling of Tomatoes Does Not Facilitate Growth or Penetration of Salmonellainto the Fruit - ScienceDirect
  • CO2 Laser-labeling on Fresh Produce: Evaluating Postharvest Quality, Microbial Safety, and Economic Analysis - ScienceDirect
999. Washing Produce With the Sticker On
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October 28, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Produce, Cross-contamination, Sticker

DALLΒ·E image text: A person rinses fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries under a modern faucet using a metal strainer. In the background, a sleek electronic fruit-washing gadget sits cracked and broken, unused on the counter. The contrast highlights the simplicity of hand-washing berries compared to the failure of the fancy device.

816. Washing Produce With Just Plain Water

August 27, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of just washing produce in plain water vs. a fancy gizmo.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • Removal of 16 pesticide residues from strawberries by washing with tap and ozone water, ultrasonic cleaning and boiling | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
816. Washing Produce With Just Plain Water
Risky or Not
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August 27, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Pesticides, Water, Produce

DALLΒ·E - An open automatic dishwasher filled with a variety of fresh produce. Inside the dishwasher, there are colorful fruits and vegetables.

628. Washing Produce in the Dishwasher

June 14, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of washing produce in the dishwasher.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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628. Washing Produce in the Dishwasher
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June 14, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Produce, Dishwashers

232. Eating Produce Stickers

December 03, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating produce stickers.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

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  • Does It Matter if I Eat the Stickers on Fruits and Vegetables? - The New York Times
  • Natural-Light Labeling of Tomatoes Does Not Facilitate Growth or Penetration of Salmonella into the Fruit | Journal of Food Protection
  • 211. Kinder Surprise Eggs β€” Risky or Not?
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232. Eating Produce Stickers
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December 03, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Produce, Sticker, Physical hazard

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