• egrets@lemmy.world
    192·
    1 day ago

    Small amounts of dirt are going to harbor bacteria, and a soak and rinse (and a light scrub, if it’s produce that can be scrubbed) will actually make a notable difference to the pathogen count. It’s not magic, but it’s good practice.

    • CallMeAnAI@lemmy.worldEnglish
      106·
      1 day ago

      I get it, and I wash my shit if only because of literal shit. But odds are if there is an outbreak, you’re getting sick. This is nitpicky as fuck.

      • Smoogs@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        1 day ago

        Wow speaking of nitpicky there is no middle ground with you.

        Ah sorry, reread the username. Call you anal. Got it. Fits.

      • village604@adultswim.fanEnglish
        12·
        1 day ago

        All of this is ignoring the fact that plants can absorb the harmful bacteria so washing, even with specific produce washing solution, isn’t foolproof.

        Of course, that vector is definitely more uncommon than shit particles on the food.