FDA Warns Viral Avocado Hack , Could Make You Sick.<br />Fox News reports a recent <br />viral kitchen hack intended <br />to keep avocados fresh for <br />increased periods of time <br />could make you sick.<br />The hack involves storing <br />ripe avocados in jars of water.<br />The method has gained traction <br />on social media platforms.<br />After garnering millions of views, the <br />Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the hack to be unsafe.<br />The FDA does <br />not recommend <br />this practice. , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .<br />The main concern is with the possibility that any residual human pathogens... , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .<br />... for example, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., etc. – that may be residing on the avocado surface... , FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .<br />... may potentially multiply during the storage when submerged in water, FDA spokesperson, via Fox News .<br />In a 2016 study, FDA researchers <br />found dangerous bacteria can <br />accumulate on avocado skins, often causing cross-contamination.<br />Rather than submerging avocados in water, the FDA recommends storing them in a cool and dry environment
