UMaine research cited in Mail Tribune column on rinsing fresh produce
Mail Tribune of Oregon cited research from the University of Maine in a “Since You Asked” column titled “Be sure to rinse those fruits and veggies.”
In response to a reader’s question about whether rinsing fresh produce is necessary, the author wrote “there are conflicting opinions on the value of rinsing, but there seems to be agreement a water rinse is a wise, if not perfect, step to take.” A study from UMaine found that when produce is rinsed thoroughly, water can remove 98 percent of bacteria, the article states.