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Another great way to keep foods like fruits and vegetables safe is to clean them.

What should fruits and vegetables be washed with?

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Water!

You do not need to use soap to wash fruits and vegetables. But, you should wash the food right before you eat it. Many fruits and vegetables grow in dirt, and there is a lot of bacteria in the soil!

Kelly about to eat grapes with dirty hands

Kelly should not eat the grapes until she washes them with water!

Kelly and Michele wash the grapes

Remember to eat 4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day!

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