FDA Warns Viral Avocado Hack , Could Make You Sick.
Fox News reports a recent
viral kitchen hack intended
to keep avocados fresh for
increased periods of time
could make you sick.
The hack involves storing
ripe avocados in jars of water.
The method has gained traction
on social media platforms.
After garnering millions of views, the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the hack to be unsafe.
The FDA does
not recommend
this practice. , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .
The main concern is with the possibility that any residual human pathogens... , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .
... for example, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., etc. – that may be residing on the avocado surface... , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .
... may potentially multiply during the storage when submerged in water, FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .
In a 2016 study, FDA researchers
found dangerous bacteria can
accumulate on avocado skins, often causing cross-contamination.
Rather than submerging avocados in water, the FDA recommends storing them in a cool and dry environment