This will help reduce spoilage. You should not use detergent when washing fruits and vegetables because you might end up eating detergent residues. The skins on produce can absorb the detergent. Detergent is not labeled by the Food and Drug Administration for use on food. In addition to washing, you can peel and throw away outer leaves or rinds.
Preparation Start with clean hands.
Keep prepared fruit salads and other cut produce items in the refrigerator until just before serving. Throw away cut produce items if they have been out of the refrigerator for two hours or more. Wash your hands, utensils, counters and cutting boards after preparing raw fruits or vegetables. This document is printer friendly and can be printed as is.