Safe Storage of Fresh Produce
By Alexa Vasquez, Founder/CEO and the NOCOVFM Team and Candida Marques, Co-Owner, Marketing/Sales & Website Director
January 24, 2021
Image Credit: Candida Marques, Co-Owner, Marketing/Sales & Website Director Noco Virtual Farmers Market
Apples (less than 7 days)
| Peppers
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Basil
| Persimmons
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Cucumbers
| Potatoes
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Dry Onions
| Pumpkins
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Eggplant
| Sweet Potatoes
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Garlic
| Tomatoes
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Ginger
| Watermelon
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Muskmelons
| Winter Squash
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Ripen On Counter Then Refrigerate |
| Nectarines | Pears |
| Peaches | Plums |
| Apples (+7 days) | Carrots | Leeks |
| Apricots | Cauliflower | Lettuce |
| Artichokes | Celery | Lima Beans |
| Asian Pears | Cherries | Mushrooms |
| Asparagus | Cut Veggies & Fruit | Peas |
| Beets | Figs | Radishes |
| Blackberries | Grapes | Raspberries |
| Blueberries | Green Beans | Spinach |
| Broccoli | Green Onions | Strawberries |
| Brussels Sprouts | Herbs (not basil) | Summer Squash |
| Cabbage | Leafy Greens | Sweet Corn |
Tips for Safe Handling Fresh Produce - Wash all produce whole before consumption, under cool running water.
- Do not soak or submerge produce.
- Properly clean all work areas, tools, and wash your hands when preparing produce for consumption.
- Produce with a firm exterior should be scrubbed with clean hands or a clean brush under running water.
- Dry clean produce with a single-use towel
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Live, Love, Shop Local for all your Bear Necessities! See you next week, Candida and Alexa |
