Nothing tastes better than a fresh bounty of lettuce from your own garden or the farmer’s market – but not-so-fast when it comes to tossing it all into a bowl to eat. Lettuce, like other produce, ...

Bagged salads, romaine lettuce, and spinach have been frequent stars of food recall alerts in recent years. Unfortunately, fields of leafy greens are easy targets for E. coli contaminations due to ...

Home cooks try to fit in lots of fresh and leafy greens during the week. But between rising costs and ingredient scarcity, sometimes it's hard to come by that go-to iceberg or romaine for lunchtime ...

Rinse lettuce thoroughly under cool water or soak it for a deeper clean. You can use a vinegar solution to help remove bacteria and pesticide residue. Store washed lettuce in a paper towel-lined bag ...

Washing food before eating is a simple step that protects you from harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other unwanted residues.