How do folks make sun dried tomatoes without bacteria or bugs ruining the tomatoes?

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That’s pretty much the post, I have always eaten them without knowing how they are safe to eat.

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I’ve used a solar oven to make jerky with mangos, dry banana, apple, etc. This is the box with wire trays and 5 mirrors pointing at the trays. If a fly tried to land on that fruit, he’d be cooked before he could do so. Bacteria/mold spores just wouldnt survive.

Ive no idea about the sun dried stuff you purchase.