02/25/13
Another reason to eat fresh fruit whenever possible: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually allows mold in frozen and canned fruit. The FDA calls the accepted levels "food defects" that are allowed in the processing of fruit because they believe it poses no health hazards to humans. This includes up to 60 percent mold count on canned or frozen berries, 45 percent mold count on frozen whole or sliced strawberries and 20 percent mold in canned pineapple. By purchasing in-season and fresh, you can know exactly what you're eating and whether it's 100 percent mold-free.