By 
Elizabeth Brauer
 | 
TED-Ed Original

Are spotty fruits and vegetables safe to eat?

In 2010 30 billion dollars worth of fruits and vegetables were wasted by American retailers and shoppers in part because of cosmetic problems and perceived spoilage. But what are these spots anyway and are they okay to eat? Elizabeth Brauer explains why you may not need to be afraid of picking up your grocery store's funky-looking fruit.

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