Do You Really Need To Wash Your Bananas? - Chowhound

Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images One banana, two banana, three banana, rinse! From grapes and strawberries to blueberries and apples, giving your fresh produce a good scrub is common practice for many home cooks — and for good reason. Fruits and vegetables can carry harmful bacteria and microbes that can cause food-borne illnesses. Plus, your fruit may also come with some built-up dirt and grime on its surface.…