Question for all you cooks and chefs

[Ohiogal]

When you buy a package of mixed greens in the grocery store that says “Washed and Ready to Enjoy” ... do you still rinse them off before serving?

[Arkansas Granny]

1. I probably should, but I don't.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. I don't buy anymore. Too many times there have been problems out there...but when I did buy it...

I would wash it again, heavily (under the cold water tap, for quite a bit of time, and then shake off pretty good)...

[dem in texas]

12. Wash, Wash, Wash

I read Michael Pollin's book about supermarket food and won't buy the mixed greens anymore. I buy a head of some type of lettuce, maybe more than one type. Wash it very well, wash again, drain upside down in a big colander What I don't use, I wrap in paper towels and put in a plastic bag and store in fridge. will keep 3-4 days.

[SWBTATTReg]

13. I am with you absolutely. Danger lurks everywhere, and one would be a fool not to take the ...

precautions that we all do. I didn't read the book but I'll bookmark and if lucky, will pick up at the library and read if they have it. Thanks for the heads up on the book. Palin's got so many books out there.

[mitch96]

14. I wash any greens with a vinegar/water solution... Very light but the acid does the job........nt

[Turbineguy]

3. My Wife, a Nurse, does

I, an Engineer, do not.

[Kali]

4. no

I only rinse produce that has obvious dirt on it. like all the freaking celery lately. what the hell is up with that?

[irisblue]

5. Last time I got bagged greens I did

I also rinse off cans & jars before opening them

[Ohiogal]

8. I do that with cans and jars, too.

[brokephibroke]

6. Always

[Ohiogal]

7. Ok I'm feeling better

I always wash them off in a colander under strong running water.

[happybird]

9. Nope

I did until seeing one of our local investigative newswomen do a segment on pre-washed salads. It’s throughly washed before packaging. None of the restaurants I’ve worked at wash it, either.

[Ohiogal]

10. I am fussy about salad greens

and I’ve been served salads in restaurants with greens in them I would have thrown away if I were making them at home.

You can tell when a restaurant serves you a salad that came out of a bag and I always wondered if they wash those,too ...now I know!

[Cracklin Charlie]

11. I always do, when I buy that product.

And as thoroughly as possible, too.

But I usually buy greens as close to whole as possible. Which I also wash thoroughly.

[Warpy]

15. I have to

because of the sulfites used to retard spoilage set off my IBS and the results are doubleplus ungood.

Most of the time, I buy greens separately. I tend to like them one at a time, anyway.

[MissMillie]

16. Yes. Wash and then dry in a salad spinner. (n/t)

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