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Cut leaves in bagged salads help Salmonella grow

Juice that escapes from cut leaves encourages the bacteria to thrive

bag of salad greens

BAD BAGS  Cut or damaged leaves in bagged salad mixes can leak plant juices that promote Salmonella growth.

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By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

That past-its-prime bag of spinach buried in the back of your fridge should probably hit the compost heap instead of your dinner plate.