The California Avocado Commission also reports seeing a fair share of hand injuries. A hashtag, #avocadohand, is documenting the trend on Twitter. The commission has posted safety tips for consumers on how to properly slice and dice avocados.
Removing the large avocado seed in the middle of the fruit is a common source of injury. Experts recommend removing it with a spoon, and never poking or prodding it with a knife.
Holy guacamole! We're in the midst of an “avocado hand” epidemic https://t.co/nSRQinaxYh pic.twitter.com/ku4NMR1gPB
— The Times (@thetimes) May 10, 2017
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