• Beatrice
• 06 May, 2026
• • Food Safety
  • Beginner Cooking
  • Kitchen Basics
  • Produce Storage
  • Mold
  • Food Waste

Can I Just Cut The Mold Off My Fruits And Vegetables?

You reach into the crisper for that beautiful bell pepper you were planning for tonight’s stir-fry, and there it is. A small, fuzzy, white or bluish-green spot staring back at you. Your heart sinks a little. The immediate thought is, “Can I just… cut that part off?” We’ve all been there, holding a piece of produce, caught between wanting to avoid waste and worrying about food safety.