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Bagged salads and raw greens: A Salmonella risk?
Why raw salads are a top source of food poisoning and considered high-risk foods
21 Nov 2023
Nutritiously dangerous
Beware of microorganisms that aid vegetable growth, as they can be harmful when consuming raw veggies!
Bacteria and viruses
Farm-borne bacteria and viruses can cause food poisoning – a rinse with baking soda will eliminate them!
Parasites from animals
Animals in vegetable farms, like snails, can transmit parasites to the crops and cause digestive issues
Pesticide residues
May cause immunity issues, reproductive problems, and cancer! Remove outer leaves when preparing your food
We all know of the many health benefits vegetables bring to our diet. However, beware of the health hazards in raw vegetables such as pesticides, bacteria and microorganisms! It’s important to take the necessary precautions such as washing your veggies, in light of leafy vegetables becoming major vehicles for foodborne illnesses and outbreaks.
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