What Happens If I Eat an Apple Without Washing It?
                                
                                
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                                Nearly half of all foodborne illnesses in the U.S. are caused by contaminated produce, according to the CDC. So, what happens if I eat an apple without washing it? You take a risk of ingesting harmful bacteria and pesticide residues lurking on its surface.