— By Kayla Parsons, MS, RDN, Ph.D. Student, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eating a diet filled with various fruits and vegetables has many health benefits, but produce should always be washed prior to eating. Consuming unwashed produce can cause foodborne illness, such as E. Coli, Listeria, and Salmonella. Washing produce is quick, it takes read more A Guide for Best Produce Washing Practices