Organic Romaine Lettuce, 1 Each
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I'm not sure where it came from, but it's available at your neighborhood Whole Foods.
Whole Foods has a positive reputation, and they want to maintain it. I hadn't realized it didn't say "Organic," but I'm sure it is.
I've noticed the same thing. We used to have a lot of them, but they're getting smaller now.
It wasn't like that at all. All produce should be washed with soap, according to the most recent recommendation I came across. water. On mine, I used Veggie Wash, which is usually found in grocery stores. online.
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You can't saturate lettuces with water and leave them sitting in it for hours and expect them to be edible, especially if they've been in cold storage for days or weeks. br>If you go to the store, which I do frequently, you have the option of not buying anything. When it comes to WF delivery, my experience has been mixed. not at all satisfactory It's only good 1/4 of the time, 1/2 of the time it can be partially salvaged if addressed right away, and 1/4 of the time it's just garbage. Whole Foods ought to be ashamed of themselves. br>I don't believe it's the employees' fault; they're simply doing their jobs. br>br>Like most supermarkets these days, Whole Foods keeps their greens from drying out by using an automatic misting system. The goal is to spray a very light mist on the outer surface of otherwise dry lettuces on a regular basis. Just enough to prevent them from drying out and wilting, but not so much as to cause rapid deterioration, bacterial growth, and nutrient leaching. br>The issue is that they've discovered that in order to slow bacterial growth and contamination within the plastic tubing (think legionnaires disease), these automatic misting systems need to run at a high volume. br>The solution is to have better trained and attentive produce department employees, to stop overloading delicate items and leaving them unattended for long periods of time, and to reduce the flow of water in the automatic misting system, which would, of course, necessitate more frequent flushing and decontamination of the system. Yes, that's pricey, but fresh produce is more labor-intensive and costly than storing non-perishable cans and boxes on a shelf in general. It's also what draws customers in and keeps them coming back for more.
What I'm learning along the way: washed To dry the leaves, spread them out on a towel. , remove the leaves from the stock and wrap them in flour sack towels (I purchased white ones on Amazon), roll them up, and fold them Store in the refrigerator's veggie drawer to keep them fresh for salads, burritos, and other dishes. That's all I know; I wish I knew more. Continue to be cautious.
I order ORGANIC romaine lettuce on a regular basis because I go through a lot of it, but I've noticed that the romaine lettuce I get from Whole Foods is frequently not labeled Organic or has no product code (FYI, codes beginning with 9 are organically grown in the United States). Anyway, if there is no proper labeling, I immediately discard them because lettuce, berries, and cucumbers are among the items I always pay a premium for organically grown. Furthermore, the lettuce products delivered to my area (I live in New York City near Westchester County) are always wilted and mispackaged. When I order the EXACT same item from Fresh, I NEVER have those issues. The most recent shipment was infected with mold and had to be thrown away after only two days.
Purchasing produce over the internet is a risky proposition. This romaine is occasionally good, but about half to three-quarters of the time it isn't, with the outer leaves removed and the wilting leaves remaining. I don't blame the customers; I'm sure they're selecting the best of what's available, but someone needs to keep track of the inventory and discard items that no one would buy if they had the option in person.
It took me about 20 minutes to get from Whole Foods to my refrigerator. The lettuce had gone bad the next day. I spoke with customer service, and they promised me a refund. There has been no refund.
In my neighborhood, there is no such thing as a whole foods market. I was very pleased with the quick delivery and excellent service, and I will order from them again.
Extra training is required for whoever is responsible for picking the vegetables. I've gone through two eggplant sets and am now left with rotten lettuce. I was forced to discard it. To ensure good produce, it might be best to wait and go to the store.
Infested to the point of being fully infested, and growing. Keep an eye out!.
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