Do You Really Need to Wash Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating? With so many differences of opinion when it comes to the proper way of washing produce, and whether or not it makes a difference, it’s difficult to know if we’re following the right recommendations. One theory is that cooking your vegetables is more than enough to kill germs and bacteria, therefore, skipping a rinse is not a big deal. Others, swear by certain products like baking soda, vinegar, or...