Should store-bought strawberries be washed before eating?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), strawberries have consistently ranked at the top of the "Dirty Dozen" list of produce with the most pesticide residues. This alone is a compelling reason to address the question, "Should store-bought strawberries be washed before eating?" and confirms that a simple rinse is often not enough to remove all contaminants.