raw veggies are great sources for the healthy nutrients that you need during pregnancy. but pregnant women should be even more careful to practice good food safety habits for their health and the health of their babies. the usda recommends that everyone wash fruits and vegetables very carefully before preparing or eating them. so be sure to rub all consumed portions of your fruits and vegetables under clean running water briskly with your hands to remove dirt and surface microorganisms. we really need to clean all vegs and fruits off all kinds before we eat them even if you are not prenant
how worried should i be about eating and cleaning raw vegetables during my pregnancy or any other time for that matter?