Janie Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I like the pre-washed veggies. Much easier. But I don't re-wash. I think about it. But I don't. Do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I do rewash the carrots, as sometimes they seem to need it - either they are dried out or a little slick, like bacteria is growing. I don't usually rewash prepared salad mix or cole slaw mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 The only pre-washed veggies I buy, when I do buy them which is rarely because I'm just trying to save money, is lettuce. It always seems so limp in the bag so I wash it to refresh it. I rinse it in the salad spinner and add a cupful of ice cubes. Back to life it comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 If it specifically says that they were prewashed, then I don't wash them. Things like baby carrots that come in a bag, I do not wash (I don't know if it says they're washed). Things that come in the bulk bins, like tomatoes, apples, etc..., I do wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Only the peeled baby carrots. No matter how distant the expiration date is, the carrots always are "gacky". I can't prove this is the cause, but I mistrust the store habit of spraying water over the produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshboohmom Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 When I buy pre-washed veggies it is because I want the convenience of not needing to wash them, so I never re-wash. They are generally more expensive, so if I am going to wash anyway, I buy the regular produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I buy bagged salad greens and they are pre-washed; I do not rinse them again before serving. Honestly that is what I am avoiding by buying them bagged. I don't mind tearing the salad but I hate rinsing it. I guess I should try a salad spinner! I do wash all other produce, including baby carrots, prior to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ha! You're asking the lady who doesn't always wash the unwashed fruits and veggies!!! (potatoes, yes, apples...well...usually:D:D) So, no, I don't re-wash the washed.:leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 If I don't wash everything (even pre-washed) then my psoriasis breaks out. Knowing that, I have to say there is SOMETHING on the pre-washed veggies. I put them in my salad spinner, add a little vinegar and let soak (usually while I add everything else. Then I rinse a bit and spin. It really doesn't take too long. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) I like the pre-washed veggies. Much easier. But I don't re-wash. I think about it. But I don't. Do you? Yes, I re-wash the vegetables. Customers pick over vegetables to check for quality. I've also seen customers drop vegetables on the floor. Yuck!:tongue_smilie: I also wash the bagged pre-washed vegetables. The person who bagged the vegetables, may have inadvertently touched some of them before bagging them. I've seen too many people leave the restrooms without washing their hands. Edited June 29, 2009 by LUV2EDU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I usually re-wash, but that's because my veggies are fresh from the farm and, while their washed, there is sometimes some soil still clinging to them or an inchworm or something. For pre-washed packaged lettuce I don't though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflower Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 did anyone already say this? pre-washed veggies are washed in a chlorine bleach solution.... ALWAYS wash them, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Yes, I re-wash the vegetables. Customers pick over vegetables to check for quality. I've also seen customers drop vegetables on the floor. Yuck!:tongue_smilie: This is not the kind I consider "pre-washed." The factory-sealed bagged type is what is usually prewashed, and it's usually marked that way, I believe. I also wash the bagged pre-washed vegetables. The person who bagged the vegetables, may have inadvertently touched some of them before bagging them. I've seen too many people leave the restrooms without washing their hands. I don't think the bagged pre-washed stuff is handled by grocery store employees. More likely it's a factory assembly line. ETA: I think the poll results will be skewed because everyone has a different definition of what "pre-washed" is. Edited June 29, 2009 by gardening momma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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