Understanding Your Produce: Are fruits washed before sold?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an estimated 48 million people get foodborne illnesses each year from consuming contaminated food, with fresh produce playing a significant role. This alarming statistic brings a vital question to light for anyone focused on a healthy nutrition diet: are fruits washed before sold? While they do undergo some processing, the responsibility ultimately falls on you, the consumer.