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Microscope identifies creepy crawlies on surface of fresh food (akademiportal)

What's REALLY in your food? Shocking video reveals dozens of mites, worms, midges and other creepy crawlies that lurk in your fresh vegetables Next time you eat a salad, you won't be eating it alone. Those are the hair-raising words of a medical student who has released a shocking video showing the bugs that lurk on your vegetables. Martin Kaae Kristiansen, 28, used a powerful microscope to discover what lies on the surface of our fresh food. Mr Kristiansen bought just a few vegetables but discovered an abundance of creepy crawlies, including mites, roundworms, midges and larvae. Most of the organisms are harmless, but Mr Krisiansen said it highlights the importance of washing your veg before tucking in. DO I NEED TO WASH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES? It is important to wash fruit and vegetables in water before eating them to remove any residue pesticides that are used to control pests and can be detrimental to human health. Produce is also at a high risk of contamination from dust, dirt and bacteria as most is stored in warehouses, before travelling in containers and being stored again at retailers. Failure to wash fruit and vegetables can cause food poisoning, such as an E.coli infection. It is particularly important to wash off any soil as this is usually where bacteria resides. NHS Choices advises people wash fruits and vegetables under running tap water. The Food Standards Agency also recommends people wash produce before use but adds this will not completely eliminate potentially-harmful residues, only lessen those on the surface. Peeling can be a more effective method, however, this removes fibre and important nutrients, such as vitamin C. Friends of the Earth claims the best way to avoid pesticides in produce is to eat organic fruit and vegetables.