Washing Fruit on Shabbat
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Question
Fruits that have been sprayed with pesticides and need to be washed before eating, is it permissible to wash them on Shabbat?
Answer
If the spraying is not noticeable, such as on apples, etc., it is permissible.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 319
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