Education Basket: How to Wash Cherries To Remove Dirt and Pesticides

Cherries are a nutritious fruit, however, like other produce it can arrive at the market covered in dirt or pesticide remnants. All fresh fruits requires some level of washing to limit the risk of foodborne illnesses and chemical consumption. Learn how to clean cherries and increase the storage life of your fruit.

• How to Wash Cherries to Remove Dirt and Pesticides from May Jo Dilonardo at Simply Recipes.  View our library from our Knowledge Basket for more recipes from Recipe Central and news from Education Central.

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