Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Q
Should I worry about pesticides on fruits and vegetables?
Answer(s)
A
A very small percent of fresh produce have measurable pesticide residues. Washing fruits and vegetables in clean running water will remove most of any pesticide residue, dirt, and other environmental pollutants.
Other Questions In This Topic
- I made an apple pumpkin butter and processed it as instructed for 10 minutes in a water bath. There are air bubbles that appeared after processing. The lids have sealed and there were no other problems. Should it still be safe to store and eat?
- What can you tell me about the new dietary guidelines?
- Are steam canners safe to use?
- What is the nutritional value of pickled vegetables and how much vit C etc is saved?
- Do you have information on freezer meals?
- The power went out, is the food in my refrigerator/freezer still o.k. to eat?
- How long can I keep leftovers in the refrigerator?
- Do you have recipes for cooking pumpkin?
Note: These questions are a portion of the questions available at the master page.
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