FDA: Safe handling tips for fruits, vegetables and juices
As the summer gives consumers a perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables from a local farm stand, market or even their own garden, FDA has issued a few tips reminding consumers how to stay safe and make sure all produce and fresh-squeezed juice is properly handled.
To keep nutritious produce and fresh-squeezed juices safe, follow these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning (also called foodborne illness):