How to Handle Bananas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Read about the types of diseases that rats spread and of the other fruits and vegetables that rats like to feed on from reputable sources.

   Articles from the University of Hawaii and University of Florida were used to validate this article.
   
   These two links are at the bottom of this article in the Sources and Citations section, click on them.
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   Step 2: Learn how to avoid touching bananas at the market.

   Put your hand inside a plastic bag.
   
   Grab the bananas.
   
   Flip the bag inside out. , When you harvest fruit do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands.
   
   Be especially careful, when eating your meals in the field and do not touch your food.
   
   Always wash your hands, even washing with just water reduces the bacteria count on your hands.
   
   Always carry soap and lots of water to wash your hands with. ,,,
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   Step 3: After handling bananas wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

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   Step 4: Some bananas have their stems missing and some of the flesh is exposed - do not eat that part.

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   Step 5: Do not touch a peeled banana after touching the banana skin.

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   Step 6: Put the skins in a bag and knot it to contain the smell and germs.

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