One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for washing
a product with a fluid. The tank may receive a plurality of product, such
as fruits and vegetables, into the fluid and be configured to receive a
moving conveyor, having a first end, a second end, a first section, and a
second section. The conveyor may have a plurality of protruding panels
being structured and arranged on the conveyor to push the product through
the fluid in the tank and to lift the product from the fluid in the tank
to the second end of the conveyor. At least one first nozzle may be
positioned substantially above the conveyor and configured to deliver the
fluid onto the product as the product is pushed by the plurality of
panels. The fluid delivered from the at least one first nozzle may rotate
the product in the fluid in the tank.