These washing steps should be followed for both conventional and organically grown produce to help remove pesticide residues, dirt and bacteria.
You can reduce and often eliminate residues if they are present on fresh fruits and vegetables as well as help remove dirt and bacteria by following these simple steps:
Wash produce with cold or warm running tap water and scrub with a brush when appropriate; do not use soap or detergents.
Throw away the outer leaves of leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage.
Clean hands (for at least 20 seconds), scrub brushes, utensils, cutting boards, colandars and sink before using to wash your fresh fruits and vegetables.
We are the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers of fruits and vegetables.
The information presented on this website was developed in conjunction with experts in the fields of toxicology, risk analysis, nutrition, health and farming.
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