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[–] egrets@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Small amounts of dirt are going to harbor bacteria, and a soak and rinse (and a light scrub, if it's produce that can be scrubbed) will actually make a notable difference to the pathogen count. It's not magic, but it's good practice.

[–] CallMeAnAI@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I get it, and I wash my shit if only because of literal shit. But odds are if there is an outbreak, you're getting sick. This is nitpicky as fuck.

[–] Smoogs@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Wow speaking of nitpicky there is no middle ground with you.

Ah sorry, reread the username. Call you anal. Got it. Fits.

[–] CallMeAnAI@lemmy.world -2 points 1 month ago

Clever, huh 🤣

[–] village604@adultswim.fan -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

All of this is ignoring the fact that plants can absorb the harmful bacteria so washing, even with specific produce washing solution, isn't foolproof.

Of course, that vector is definitely more uncommon than shit particles on the food.