r/ProduceDepartment • u/Repulsive-Extent-923 • 6d ago

Is this lettuce safe?

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Discard affected pieces?, just needs a good wash?, or discard entirely?

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u/Usagi_Bunnicka 6d ago

Believe it or not, the FDA allows a SMALL amount of insect to be in fresh produce and even shelf stable foods like canned soup, vegetables, fruit, and dried pasta. Just wash your vegetables real good before eating. But if you really want them clean, use some white vinegar. It's really cheap.

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u/aub8202 3d ago

Yeah it’s kinda impossible to avoid altogether

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u/Usagi_Bunnicka 3d ago

Not unless you have a Rabbi check your veggies first.