[Swenrekcah]

Still, the packaging then presumably goes into the fridge and cupboards? And I would imagine there would be fresh produce in the bag as well?

Maybe it makes sense, it just sounds unpleasant to me.

[moron4hire]

Wait til you see what the inside of a grocery warehouse looks like

[qingcharles]

And wait till you see the inside of the factory that made the food. Source: experience.

[red-iron-pine]

you're washing your produce, right?

[Swenrekcah]

I am, but still it sounds bad to me to expose them to the road elements on the way home.

And food in packaging, it is usually in boxes or other containers most of the time in supply line transit. Individual items only get unpacked in the store, so I would think this practice adds considerably to their “dirtyness”.