To: SkyDancer
E-coli does not generate through the root system & it does not bore into the food. If it is present, it is a surface issue. The only way for the bacteria to contaminate the inside of the fruit/verggie is during the cutting process via the cutting mechanism aka peeler/knife.
10 posted on
05/27/2011 7:01:57 PM PDT by
patlin
("Knowledge is a powerful source that is 2nd to none but God" ConstitutionallySpeaking 2011)
To: patlin
After further research on it you’re right. I stand corrected. It’s all surface contamination.
17 posted on
05/27/2011 7:23:06 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
(I Believe In The Law Until It Interferes With Justice)
To: patlin
One easy guarantee of cleanliness is a several minute soak in food grade H2O2. It needs to be a 50% diluted wash of H2O2. (Just don't get that stuff undiluted on your skin.. it hurts!)
But it will get rid of all bacteria. Oh, and once the soak is done and the food is rinsed off, it pretty much is gone with NO harmful effects if ingested. What manufactured chemical can claim that?
None.
33 posted on
05/27/2011 10:45:50 PM PDT by
JSteff
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