Why You Should Never Store Avocados In Water - Chowhound

Now, you may think that the flaw in this hack is only skin deep, and that you could simply scrub away the harmful bacteria from the avocado's surface before storing in water. But you would be wrong. For starters, one FDA study found Listeria monocytogenes, or listeria (the bacteria that causes listeriosis), on 18% of avocados tested. That is no small amount, especially for such a dangerous bacteria. Listeria can…