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Yes, you do need to wash your fruit and veg. Here’s how

6 Oct 2026 12:39 AEDT Food A recipe or a place to eat. Summary

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There’s more to making fresh produce safe to eat than splashing it under water for a few seconds. Roll up your sleeves and let’s get stuck in.

Headline as published: Yes, you really do need to wash your fruit and veg. Here’s how

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The Age Yes, you do need to wash your fruit and veg. Here’s how summary only, not scored WAtoday Yes, you do need to wash your fruit and veg. Here’s how summary only, not scored Brisbane Times Yes, you do need to wash your fruit and veg. Here’s how summary only, not scored