Unfortunately, this method might create food-borne germs such aslisteriaandsalmonellaand lead to serious illnesses.
“The FDA does not recommend this practice.
Does Infused Water Pose a Health Risk?
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If storing avocados in water is dangerous, what about water that’s infused with produce or herbs?
What This Means For You
Avoid storing avocados in water as it can encourage bacteria growth.
Fowler K.FDA warns popular avocado hack could be breedingsalmonella.Newsweek.
Published online May 20, 2022.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Microbiological surveillance sampling: FY14-16 whole fresh avocados.
NC State University.Infused water safety tips.
