Can You Eat the Outer Layer of an Avocado?
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you should always wash the outside of an avocado before cutting it, as the peel can harbor harmful bacteria like Listeria. This brings up an important question: can you eat the outer layer of an avocado once it's clean?