Lettuce
Also listed as Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, and Leaf Lettuce.
This is what the ingredient is.
Lettuce is a leafy salad green. Labels may say romaine, iceberg, leaf lettuce, or simply lettuce.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is the base of salads and sandwiches and appears in ready-to-eat salad kits.
Here is what food agencies say.
Subject to FDA produce safety rules. Packaged salads must meet labeling and cold-holding expectations.
Here is what research has found.
Romaine and other lettuces have been linked to several large pathogen recalls in recent years.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Ready-to-eat bags should stay cold. Discard if past date or if an agency notice names the lot.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.