Are you a fruit tester?

[ladymoreta]

OMG Laurie.....ugh

Haha, so sorry! I too too many microbiology classes!

[diggitydot]

Fruit farms around here all have well-maintained port-a-potties. No shitting on the fields. Those port-a-potties also have hand washing stations either inside or a station outside.

[Thirteen]

No judgement for the produce weight issue, but I just can't eat unwashed fruit. I even wash my bananas before peeling them. Ick - bugs have crawled on those! Bugs!! Also, I have a gut feeling that people who pick them probably go to the bathroom in the field with no place with running water and soap to wash their hands afterwards...

There's usually port-a-potties, but that doesn't mean they are utilized, nor have I seen any "fancy" ones with sinks.
Thank you, central California, for being an eye-opener for me!

Wash your produce, ya'll!


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[wiva]

Same as you. I feel like grapes are the greatest unknown when it comes to fruit (though apples have their moments, you typically know what you are in for based on variety).

[Auspicious]

I am clutching my pearls about the fruit, but I many times gave my toddlers snacks or water and then paid for the empty package.

[PrincessFiona]

I asked at the grocery store and they said they are fine with fruit sampling and if I want to sample a grape or blueberry or even strawberry they are happy to wash said fruit for me. No charge.

[JDAZ11]

I never test either. Wouldn't bother me if someone did - it's the whole unwashed fruit thing for me too.

I also take a ridiculously long time inspecting it. Which is almost a contact sport here because the grocery stores are PACKED all the time.