Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think that bagged lettuce that has it chopped up already, has a odd taste. I only buy it when it is still a head of lettuce, spinach leaves or spring Mix lettuces. We love the Romaine Lettuce and Boston Butter lettuce. Since we are discussing Salads, I love the cluster tomatoes. They taste like real tomatoes and so fresh. Our grocery stores carries them as does Sam's club. We have just recently tried them and now they are our favorite tomatoes. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Speaking of bagged salads... I saw a segment on Dateline about bagged lettuces and salads. It said that in three states (they didn't name which states), over 250,000 bags of Dole mixed salads/bagged lettuces had been recalled because they had been contaminated with E. Coli. No, you're not seeing things. That's right. E. COLI. That nasty virus that us vegetarians thought we were pretty much safe from. It said that over 400 people got ill, and two even died from the contamination. They said it could be from animal or bird droppings, and the fact that the new packaging processes make it so lettuce heads are bagged in the field (I assume this means bagged in the field before being sent to be washed, chopped, and bagged). I'm just going to be weary from now on when buying my bagged salad/lettuce mixes. And even though it was most likely washed before being packaged...I'm going to wash it again. Just to be safe. ***Sara*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I read the same story. Minneapolis, MN was mentioned and I'm guessing 2 other states close by. creepy. RhymeMaster0313 wrote: Speaking of bagged salads... I saw a segment on Dateline about bagged lettuces and salads. It said that in three states (they didn't name which states), Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I rarely buy " bagged salad " mixes because the store where I shop has locally grown salad mixes in bulk. I buy those because I am trying to cut down on packaging. I can even bring and reuse a plastic bag. Now, I know I really know that do not want to buy those salad mixes in the plastic bags. Kathleen Eureka CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sure. I read this AFTER I buy three bags/plastic box thingys of salad mix and spinach. Creepy. Makes me want to get vegetable wash stuff but I hate using chemicals. Anyone know what is in those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 i wish my stores had that. there's a great store about n hour away w/the best produce & bins of greens. *sigh* Kathleen Pelley <kmpelley wrote: I rarely buy " bagged salad " mixes because the store where I shop has locally grown salad mixes in bulk. I buy those because I am trying to cut down on packaging. I can even bring and reuse a plastic bag. Now, I know I really know that do not want to buy those salad mixes in the plastic bags. Kathleen Eureka CA Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 real quick note after mass deleting emails tonight after frantically studying to keep up, ughh, around my parts (PA) supposedly ( a friend tells me ) that there is an ecoli warning with bagged lettuce products. gotta run, more later, and soon I will be able to cook again! July is the month when I will be able to breathe again. That is when I am switching careers. Wish me luck please! ) Hugs, Chanda - Beth Renzetti Monday, May 01, 2006 11:56 PM Re: Bagged Salads i wish my stores had that. there's a great store about n hour away w/the best produce & bins of greens. *sigh* Kathleen Pelley <kmpelley wrote: I rarely buy " bagged salad " mixes because the store where I shop has locally grown salad mixes in bulk. I buy those because I am trying to cut down on packaging. I can even bring and reuse a plastic bag. Now, I know I really know that do not want to buy those salad mixes in the plastic bags. Kathleen Eureka CA Beth " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. How low will we go? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 --That is creepy. I often buy those bagged salads because they are easy to make a salad from. I guess we will have to watch more closely cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Not sure if this was mentioned...I missed some of the string...but from what I read, any produce can be contaminated with E. coli. It's caused from contact with fecal matter. So anything a human with dirty hands touches/picks could have it. Plus if there are bird droppings, it can be picked up that way. I guess the lesson is, wash everything! New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I know it is more convwenient to get bagged salads. It may be better to get lettuce and greens in bunches. With bagged salads, the contamination could be on any of the greens because of the human contact on all the greens. It is multiplied when the greens are mixed. With bunches, only the outer leafs can get contaminated so there is less surface area that is open for contamination. GB Re: Bagged Salads --That is creepy. I often buy those bagged salads because they are easy to make a salad from. I guess we will have to watch more closely cheryl Gurubandhu If you cannot see God in all, You cannot see God at all. Yogi Bhajan New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I know I'm definitely late to the salad discussion....but I buy the heads of lettuce, usually two at once. When I get home, I wash them and spin dry. Then I line an airtight container with a papertowel or a clean dishtowel. Tear up the lettuce to a reasonable size and spin again. Put it in the container, and wrap the end of the towel over the top, or sue another paper towel. Seal the container. This gets me through about a week, although I admit at the end of the week it can get a little limp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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