Sort through the raspberries and remove any moldy, mushy, or damaged berries
Rinse the raspberries gently under cold running water just before eating or using them
Avoid soaking raspberries in water
Place them in a colander or fine-mesh strainer for rinsing
Gently shake off excess water
Pat them dry carefully with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel
Store washed raspberries in the refrigerator if not using immediately
Wash your hands and any containers or utensils before handling the berries