Here are three reasons why you should wash pre-washed lettuce before eating, according to two food scientists.
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that cause real trust issuesand that pre-washed lettuce luckily doesnt fall into this category.
Luckily, it isnt a huge cause for concern.
Director and Professor of in the Department of Food Science &
Because theyre extremely susceptible to contamination.
This is yet another reason why Alibrandi says its better to wash your greens at home.
Pick through the lettuce to find any bad pieces, and dry thoroughly before eating, Alibrandi says.
As Alibrandi mentions, using a whole head of lettuce versus a precut one might be the better choice.
Need more produce-cleaning tips and tricks?
you could also follow theFDAs quick and easy seven-step guide to cleaning fruits and vegetables.
What to do with all of your super clean lettuce?
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