• News 12 New York
  • Where to Watch
  • Download the App
  • Rebuilding The Bronx
  • Local
  • Crime
  • Weather
  • The East End
  • Down the Shore
  • Crime Files
Rain
74°
  • Local
  • Crime
  • Weather
  • The East End
  • Down the Shore
  • Crime Files

Main

  • Local
  • Crime
  • Weather
  • The East End
  • Down the Shore
  • Crime Files

News

  • Consumer
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Bronx Events
  • Immigration
  • Local
  • Food & Fun
  • Power & Politics
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Weather

Sections

  • Ask Mayor Adams
  • Ask the Borough President
  • Bronx Birthday Smiles
  • New York City Honor Roll
  • Food & Fun
  • Garden Guide
  • Noticias Univision 41
  • Numbers & Links
  • News 12 weather blog
  • Kane in Your Corner
  • Team 12 Investigates
  • Turn to Tara
  • The Cost Of
  • 18 Holes

Choose Your Region

  • The Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Connecticut
  • Hudson Valley
  • Long Island
  • New Jersey
  • Westchester

Be the first to know

Topics you care about, straight to your inbox

Your email address

Main

  • Local
  • Crime
  • Weather
  • The East End
  • Down the Shore
  • Crime Files

News

  • Consumer
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Bronx Events
  • Immigration
  • Local
  • Food & Fun
  • Power & Politics
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Weather

Sections

  • Ask Mayor Adams
  • Ask the Borough President
  • Bronx Birthday Smiles
  • New York City Honor Roll
  • Food & Fun
  • Garden Guide
  • Noticias Univision 41
  • Numbers & Links
  • News 12 weather blog
  • Kane in Your Corner
  • Team 12 Investigates
  • Turn to Tara
  • The Cost Of
  • 18 Holes

Default

Be the first to know

Topics you care about, straight to your inbox

Your email address
  • News 12 New York
  • Where to Watch
  • Download the App
  • Rebuilding The Bronx

The Real Deal: Are special washes for fruits and veggies a waste?

Some experts say using special washes to get chemicals off the produce may not always work as advertised.

News 12 Staff

•

Sep 20, 2023, 11:59 AM

•

Updated 650 days ago

Share:

More Stories

1:33
The Real Deal: How to handle the New York housing market

The Real Deal: How to handle the New York housing market

165ds ago

1:42
The Real Deal: Calculating your commuting costs

The Real Deal: Calculating your commuting costs

172ds ago

1:20
Real Deal: Holiday spending means 2nd most expensive budget event of the year

Real Deal: Holiday spending means 2nd most expensive budget event of the year

186ds ago

1:24
The Real Deal: Shopping apps can help you cash in during holiday spending

The Real Deal: Shopping apps can help you cash in during holiday spending

193ds ago

1:28
Real Deal: Coffee, eggs, heat prices all rising in New York

Real Deal: Coffee, eggs, heat prices all rising in New York

200ds ago

1:08
Real Deal: These industries are hot for hiring in New York

Real Deal: These industries are hot for hiring in New York

207ds ago
1:33
The Real Deal: How to handle the New York housing market

The Real Deal: How to handle the New York housing market

165ds ago
1:42
The Real Deal: Calculating your commuting costs

The Real Deal: Calculating your commuting costs

172ds ago
1:20
Real Deal: Holiday spending means 2nd most expensive budget event of the year

Real Deal: Holiday spending means 2nd most expensive budget event of the year

186ds ago
1:24
The Real Deal: Shopping apps can help you cash in during holiday spending

The Real Deal: Shopping apps can help you cash in during holiday spending

193ds ago
1:28
Real Deal: Coffee, eggs, heat prices all rising in New York

Real Deal: Coffee, eggs, heat prices all rising in New York

200ds ago
1:08
Real Deal: These industries are hot for hiring in New York

Real Deal: These industries are hot for hiring in New York

207ds ago
We all want to serve our families pesticide-free fruits and veggies.
However, using special washes to get chemicals off the produce may not always work as advertised.
News 12 Consumer Reporter Janice Lieberman has The Real Deal on why they may be a waste.  


More from News 12
1:39
Garden Guide: Eliminate Mosquitoes in your garden for good!

Garden Guide: Eliminate Mosquitoes in your garden for good!

1:32
New Yorkers gear up to hit the road for Fourth of July travel

New Yorkers gear up to hit the road for Fourth of July travel

1:49
Bridgefield Civic Center calls for increased safety at dangerous intersection

Bridgefield Civic Center calls for increased safety at dangerous intersection

2:11
Low humidity with warmer temps for The Bronx

Low humidity with warmer temps for The Bronx

1:21
Protected bike lanes set to come to Soundview

Protected bike lanes set to come to Soundview

1:55
NYPD reports lowest number of shooting victims in recorded history

NYPD reports lowest number of shooting victims in recorded history



Info

  • Newsletter
  • Send Photos/Videos
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • News Team
  • News 12 New York

Follow Us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

More Resources

  • Altice USA
  • Optimum
  • Advertise on News 12
  • Careers
  • Content Removal Policy

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
  • Privacy Manager

© 2025 N12N, LLC