Organic foods--one more thought

As mentioned in an earlier post, organic foods have lower levels of pesticides which may make them healthier for us.  However, organic foods which can’t be peeled still need to be washed thoroughly before eating because of the natural fertilizers used on them.  Think about it:  those natural fertilizers are manure and compost, both of which probably contain bacteria.  So continue washing your organic foods just like you would any raw produce.  More information about organic foods can be found at  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/organic-food/NU00255