The Only Store-Bought Greens You Can Safely Eat Directly From The Bag

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The Only Store-Bought Greens You Can Safely Eat Directly From The Bag By Ellery Weil Dec. 6, 2025 6:00 pm EST

Fresh greens are a delight, whether you're serving them raw in a salad, grilling them like romaine hearts , or sautéing them with garlic and olive oil for a tasty side dish. However, some greens, like iceberg lettuce or arugula, are at their very best raw. Sometimes, after buying a bag of greens from your local grocery, it's tempting to grab a handful straight from the bag and start chomping. But is it safe? Well, it can be, but only if you've checked the bag carefully for one of the key phrases that let you know it's okay. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), if the greens are described as "triple-washed," "pre-washed," or "ready to ea