Leafy greens like lettuce and spinach are a leading source of foodborne illness in the U.S. Washing helps remove dirt, pesticides, and some germs, but it can’t get rid of all pathogens. Experts say ...

There’s an ongoing debate in our household about whether we should be washing bagged lettuce or not. From my perspective, I’m a washer. Any fruit and veg, I’m washing it – that includes bagged salad ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Leafy greens like lettuce and spinach are a leading ...