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Are raw vegetables from restaurants like subway safe to eat or full of pesticides?

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Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Usually : Yes usually safe. They wash their veggies before serving them.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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