Are Unwashed Vegetables Safe to Eat? The Health Risks Explained
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all foodborne illnesses are caused by contaminated produce, highlighting a serious risk. This raises the critical question: are unwashed vegetables safe to eat, or are we gambling with our health every time we skip the rinse?