How to Clean Strawberries: Easy Steps for Fresh and Safe Berries

Fresh strawberries are a highlight of spring and summer, prized for their vibrant flavor and versatility. However, their delicate texture and the way they grow—close to the ground and often under conventional pesticides—make them especially prone to harboring dirt, bacteria, and even residual chemicals. In fact, strawberries routinely appear on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty…