A New Way to Wash Produce & Kill Parasitic Eggs, Listeria & E.Coli

How I Wash Produce & Kill Parasitic Eggs, Listeria & E. Coli — (Image source)

Practicing good food hygiene is a powerful health habit. One thing you may not know about me is that I’m just a bit OCD about washing my produce. Ever since our kids were little, I’ve wash all our fresh produce faithfully, and it’s paid off for our health.

In light of the current cyclospora outbreak, I set out to research what can kill the parasite while continuing to wash my produce with my Safrax Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) product.

With a quick 5-10 minute produce soak using this effervescent Safrax ClO2 product, it has been proven that we can safely remove bacteria, viruses, mold, parasites, pesticide sprays, pollutants falling onto our gardens, and remains of cockroaches or rodents in the warehouse or cargo hold that were crawling on our produce.

There are some pretty amazing germicidal properties of Safrax’s Chlorine Dioxide Solution. Notice the 5 minute contact time and the ppm concentration of Safrax ClO2 necessary to kill the Herpes Simplex Type 1 virus. The kill rate would likely be the same for Herpes Simplex 2 ( genital herpes).

Note that cyclospora is not listed here:

(**Source**) Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) is also called CDS (Chlorine Dioxide Solution) by some.

If you find any documentation that ClO2 can effectively kill cyclospora, please let us know in comments.

Cyclospora May Be the Exception to What ClO2 Is Known to Disinfect:

A 2008 study states: “In conclusion, Cryptosporidium and E. intestinalis loads were significantly reduced by ClO2 gas treatment, whereas Cyclospora sporulation was not affected. The ineffectiveness of ClO2 gas against Cyclospora …warrants that investigation of alternative sanitizing treatment be continued.”

So, don’t totally rely on ClO2 to remove cyclospora. Many I have spoken with are looking at temporary protection with ivermectin, but I haven’t been able to verify that it works for this complex single cell parasite unlike most other parasites.

However, ClO2 is what I will continue to use for washing all my produce for other contaminants because of its overall effectiveness. Today soaking our produce is, in my humble opinion, non-negotiable.

Why Chlorine Dioxide Works So Well For (Just About) Everything Else

On Mike Adam’s Health Ranger Report he featured Instant Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) tablet technology in his podcast. His endorsement has played a significant role in spreading awareness about the new, unique and very inexpensive ClO2 product by Safrax – now in effervescent tablet form.

Not only does 1 Safrax tablet wash a whole standard size sink-full of produce with zero toxicity, but these tablets (in greater amounts) are also used to disinfect hot tubs, remove biofilms in water lines and rainwater catchments, remove ANY smell from a car, room, building or septic tank, or remove mold or mold smell from a room or building. (Read how here).

The first 5-7 minutes:

In 1988, NASA’s Spinoff article proclaimed Chlorine Dioxide (then known as Alcide) to be a “Universal Antidote: “a multipurpose compound that destroys mold, fungus, bacteria and viruses without harming human, animals or plants.” (Read about it here on pgs. 118-121).

In the food industry, ClO2 is regularly used to disinfect fruits, vegetables, cheese and milk products, bakery, meat, fish and poultry products. (Food Safety News). So why not at home?

How to Wash Produce with Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2):

Before learning about Safrax disinfecting tablets 2 years ago, I had been washing my produce with Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) using this Part A and Part B kit to activate ClO2 on site here in our home. Either way, I know my food is free of yucky things that can silently make us sick, and washing my produce from the garden or the grocery is faster and easier than ever.

After washing off any obvious dirt, I don’t feel the need to sort through every leaf of lettuce or cilantro to know it is truly clean. (See the soak method and the spray method below).

How I Wash Produce to Kill Parasitic Eggs, Listeria & E. Coli — Ascaris spp. lay parasitic eggs and larvae that cause human infestation.

Not only does 1 Safrax ClO2 tablet wash a small sink-full of produce with zero toxicity, but the tablets (in greater amounts) can also disinfect a hot tub and remove biofilms in water lines, remove ANY smell from a car, room, or building, or remove mold or mold smell from a room or building. (Read how here).

Soak & Spray Method For Produce

Soak Method
The soaking method is ideal for fresh-cut herbs, leafy greens, berries, grape clusters, broccoli bunches, strawberries and other produce with lots of nooks and crannies. Use a clean container, basin, bowl or smaller sink for soaking. Fill with cold water, add 1 tablets of Safrax All-Purpose Instant ClO2. (I use 2 tablets because I have a very large bowl and want the extra punch.) Place produce in the water-filled container and let soak for at least 3 minutes. (You may want to keep produce that floats submerged with a plate to reach all surfaces.)

I usually soaking my greens and other produce for at least 10 minutes anyway, because I am busy elsewhere. Soaking does the work for me.

Remove produce from water and place it in a clean colander. Allow the produce to drain and then let air dry before storing it. It does not need to be rinsed.

Spray Method
The spray method is a good option for produce with firm skin and smooth shape, like apples, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, peppers, eggplant, etc. Add 1 tablet of Safrax ClO2 in a 33oz spray, then spray over produce while removing dirt and residue. Allow produce to air dry before storing.

Now at home, you can also apply ClO2 to your Chicken, Meat and Fish like it’s done in many meat processing facilities. Importantly, it meets the regulatory requirements of the FDA, the EPA, OSHA, and the USDA’s National Organic Program. (Food Safety News)

Historically, outbreaks of Cyclospora cayetanensis have been associated with travel to other third world countries and imported produce. However, in the last few years, we have seen a dramatically increasing number of cases tied to domestic produce grown in contaminated soil or washed with water contaminated with human feces as the parasite relies on human hosts to complete its life cycle. The root of the problem almost always traces back to the agricultural level. (source)(source)

This is a gross thought, but it makes me wonder who is defecating in the produce fields?

Maybe the best way moving forward is to start growing our own produce. Here are some gardening posts if you need some ideas.

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