What Happens If You Don't Wash Your Blackberries?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, germs on fresh produce cause a significant percentage of foodborne illnesses in the United States every year. If you don't wash your blackberries, you could be unknowingly consuming harmful contaminants that could make you sick.