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No. You don't need soap or sprays. Running water and a little scrubbing should adequately remove dirt and germs from fresh produce.
To lower your risk of food poisoning (also called foodborne illness), follow these steps to wash fresh fruits and vegetables:
What about packaged produce, such as bags of ready-to-eat salad mix? If the package says that the contents have been prewashed, no additional washing is necessary.
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