Bagged salad mixes are the definition of convenience, but they are also one of the highest-risk products in the grocery store for foodborne illness. The complex journey from the field to the bag involves a huge amount of processing and handling, which creates many opportunities for contamination. Leafy greens are frequently the subject of recalls for dangerous pathogens like E. coli, and several major brands and product types have been at the center of repeated food safety alerts over the years, raising serious concerns for consumers.
