Summer time is here and gardens will soon be blooming with an abundance of fruits and vegetables for all to enjoy. Many of us may not have the pleasure of growing our own gardens, so may be forced to purchase them in local markets. Recently there have been various scares of contamination about certain produce, including lettuce, spinach and tomatoes, which caused concern to us consumers. So how do we ensure that the foods that we are consuming are safe? Many people do not realize that the way we handle our produce can make a difference. According to some experts at the FDA, fresh produce can become contaminated in many ways. While they are growing, they can be contaminated by animals, the soil they are growing in and poor hygiene among farmers or their workers. With the many hands produce passes through on its journey to the supermarkets and farmer's markets, it passes through many more. They can even be contaminated during food prep and imprope...