Is discolored salad safe to eat?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or almost 1 in 10 people in the world, fall ill after eating contaminated food every year. Knowing when a discolored salad is safe to eat can be confusing, but understanding the difference between simple oxidation and true spoilage is key to preventing foodborne illnesses.