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Starving at grocery store, bought and ate organic blueberries straight from the container on the way home. is this dangerous? should i be worried for my health?

Q: starving at grocery store, bought and ate organic blueberries straight from the container on the way home. is this dangerous? should i be worried for my health?

: Although it's a good idea to rinse produce before eating it, the actual risk of harm without rinsing is extremely low. You needn't worry.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Although it's a good idea to rinse produce before eating it, the actual risk of harm without rinsing is extremely low. You needn't worry.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 8/4/2023

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Time will tell. Better to wash first and not shop when hungry.

Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

Starving at grocery store, bought and ate organic blueberries straight from the container on the way home. is this dangerous? should i be worried for my health?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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