It can be a three-step approach: first, produce is rinsed with clean water to get rid of dirt, sediment, or other debris, then washed in water with small amounts of food-safe sanitizer, such as ...

You might have doubts if the bag is labeled as “pre-washed” or “pre-rinsed,” and you aren’t alone. To make things even more complicated, some veggies in particular—like lettuce ...