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For more information on washing fruits and vegetables, visit:

Overview of Pesticides and Food Safety, International Food Info. Council

http://ificinfo.health.org/index13.htm

“Pesticides and Food”, Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/food/

“Clear Running Water Best For Washing Fruits, Vegetables” Virginia Cooperative Extension

http://www.ext.vt.edu/news/releases/070196/washvegs.html

“Washing produce helps prevent food poisoning” CNN Interactive

http://cnn.com/HEALTH/9804/30/bhn.unwashed.produce/

“Does Washing Food Promote Food Safety?” USDA-FSIS

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/washing.htm

“Properly Washing Fruits & Vegetables Protects Against Pesticides, Food Poisoning” Oklahoma County Cooperative Extension

http://www.okstate.edu/ag/oces/oklaco/washing.htm

“Surface Decontamination of Fruits and Vegetables Eaten Raw: A Review, L. Beuchat, World Health Organization”

http://www.who.int/fsf/fos982~1.pdf