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> Normally, I'd just rinse the lemons with cold water before peeling.
> Is this gonna kill the germs ?
> Should I even worry ?

Yes, that is a very reasonable concern.

Lemons contaminated with E. coli in New Jersey:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Consumer/S...5048483&page=1

Lemons contaminated with E. coli in Las Vegas:

http://www.kptv.com/health/16338312/...TOKEN=66242830