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haele

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11. People don't wash lettuce anymore?

Reply to Moe Joe MoFo (Original post)

Sat Nov 23, 2019, 01:35 AM

Nov 2019

When I was pulling mess-cook duty in the Navy, we were instructed to break down lettuce heads and wash each leaf thoroughly, then dry before we made our salads for the crew. We did the same with all fresh vegetables, not just lettuce or other leafy greens.
I still thoroughly wash veggies from the produce section. Never had an e-coli problem in 60 years.

Haele

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E. coli outbreak alert: Do not eat any romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, CDC says [View all] Moe Joe MoFo Nov 2019 OP

Based on reaction to tainted vaping products, shouldn't we be banning lettuce about now? FiveGoodMen Nov 2019 #1

Only the flavored lettuce crazytown Nov 2019 #5

I had a Caesar salad at Wendy's yesterday doc03 Nov 2019 #2

I ate a romaine/beet salad last night. I am still alive. japple Nov 2019 #3

Please, please let this include broccoli and Brussels sprouts Brother Buzz Nov 2019 #4

'I will not eat broccoli' crazytown Nov 2019 #6

Just had some steamed broccoli and root vegetables. alfredo Nov 2019 #10

Again with the romaine? Sheese! I almost bought some from Trader Joes 2 days ago. C Moon Nov 2019 #7

Does that include organic Romain? YOHABLO Nov 2019 #8

fires and e.coli affect the economy of California, jus sayin Demonaut Nov 2019 #9

People don't wash lettuce anymore? haele Nov 2019 #11

I've essentially given up on romaine. If baby field greens and baby spinach fail me truthisfreedom Nov 2019 #12