Is It Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce?

Is It Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce?

With frequent recalls and a documentary on dirty food, you may wonder if you should avoid romaine lettuce. Here’s what you need to know.Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RDKey PointsRomaine lettuce seems to be a common food with recalls for potentially harmful bacteria.The Centers for Disease Control state that romaine is safe to eat unless it's recalled.Romaine lettuce is loaded with nutrients that support bone, skin and eye health.A…