Tag: Packaged salad

According to the CDC, approximately 1,600 Americans are infected with listeriosis each year, and of those, about 260 die. Several well-known brands, including Dole and Fresh Express, have been associated with listeria contamination in recent salad recalls, raising serious public health concerns.

Food safety experts and the FDA confirm that packaged salad labeled “pre-washed” or “ready-to-eat” is prepared in controlled environments and safe for direct consumption. So, is packaged salad ready to eat straight from the bag, or is an extra rinse necessary? The answer reveals how modern food processing actually makes rewashing a potential risk.