Systems and methods for washing produce to achieve an approximate 5 log colony-forming unit (CFU) reduction of foodborne pathogens per unit of produce are disclosed. In an example embodiment of the disclosed technology, a method includes rinsing the produce. Further, a method may include cleaning or soaking the produce in a cleaning solution. A method may include draining the cleaning solution to remove organic material. A method may further comprise sanitizing the produce, which may include soaking and/or agitating the produce in a sanitizing solution for a predetermined period of time. Finally, a method may comprise draining any remaining solution and drying the produce to remove solution from the surface of the produce.
