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Originally Posted by Pete
Would E Coli be limited to the outside?
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Washing and/or peeling anything with a skin is a safer practice for any fruits/vegetables you don't plan to cook.
Things with rinds/peels (melons/citrus, etc.) typically are GTG.
We share this advice with our most severely immunocompromised bone marrow transplant patients and have them avoid soft, skinless fruits such as berries for a period of time after transplant due to concerns for E. coli (and other bacteria) and mold/fungus.
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