Risky or Not?

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ChatGPT image description: A man carefully deconstructs a wedge of iceberg lettuce, rinsing each leaf under running water. Individual leaves are laid out to dry before being meticulously reassembled into a wedge. Signs and labels emphasize the elaborate step-by-step washing process.

978. Not Breaking Apart Iceberg Lettuce to Wash Every Leaf

September 09, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from not breaking apart iceberg lettuce to wash every leaf.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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978. Not Breaking Apart Iceberg Lettuce to Wash Every Leaf
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September 09, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Lettuce, Washing, Wedge salad, Iceberg lettuce
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167. Backyard Lettuce for a Pregnant Woman

July 04, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks to a pregnant woman from eating lettuce grown in the backyard at the tail end of a wild bird salmonellosis outbreak.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • Salmonellosis Outbreak — Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
  • Lettuce, Other Leafy Greens, and Food Safety | Food Safety | CDC
  • Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Wild Songbirds | CDC
  • Food Safety in Community Gardens | NC State Extension
167. Backyard Lettuce for a Pregnant Woman
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July 04, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Lettuce, Salmonella, Birds, Backyard Garden
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12: Composting Recalled Lettuce

February 28, 2020 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben discuss the risks of backyard composting lettuce that was recalled for pathogenic E. coli.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼

Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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  • (3) Claire Zoellner on Twitter: "Was wondering about this after listening to the last #FoodSafetyTalk on composting. Risks of consumer backyard composting and industrial composting of recalled products? @bugcounter @benjaminchapman https://t.co/oahwfSkQsE" / Twitter
  • Importance of Soil Amendments: Survival of Bacterial Pathogens in Manure and Compost Used as... - Abstract - Europe PMC
12: Composting Recalled Lettuce
Risky or Not?
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February 28, 2020 /Don Schaffner
Compost, Lettuce, Recall

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