5 Things Not to Do in the Grocery Store's Produce Section (and 5 Things to Do)

5 Things Not to Do in the Grocery Store's Produce Section (and 5 Things to Do)

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes5 Things Not to Do in the Grocery Store's Produce Section (and 5 Things to Do)

The food is more delicate so you have to behave well.

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Hannah Klinger is a writer editor and content manager at Savory Magazine. She’s passionate about helping home cooks grow their confidence in the kitchen with hacks how-tos and guides to inspire them to try something new. She’s contributed to America’s Test Kitchen Cooking Light Food & Wine EatingWell and more.

We’ve all witnessed or been guilty of rude behavior in the produce section of the grocery store. Some are obvious (removing that bottom grapefruit so the tower falls down); others are much easier to miss.

The stakes are highest here because produce is perishable fragile and expected to be undamaged—which is why stores end up throwing so much away. These 10 dos and don’ts will help you do it right by your grocer your fellow shoppers and save you time at the checkout.