What types of produce, if any, are more likely to be prone to bacteria, viruses, and parasites?
They all are. I’m always amazed that we don’t become ill more often from eating fruits and vegetables. That we stay healthy is a tribute to the effectiveness of chlorinated water and of healthy immune systems for taking care of most harmful organisms. Imported vegetables have to be grown according to U.S. standards. Even so, it’s always best to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them. To what degree should consumers be alarmed about genetically modified or irradiated food? It depends on what alarms you. I think the real issue about genetically modified food has to do with corporate control over the food supply and who decides what gets grown and how. Irradiated foods are almost a non-issue because hardly any are in stores—just spices, really, and fruits imported from Hawaii. Irradiation hasn’t caught on because there is no demand for it and it really isn’t needed to keep foods safe. Plenty of debate exists concerning milk. It is good for us or not? I think it’s a matter of quanti
