AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question Accidentally left some whole bunched spinach, lettuce and radish out over night. Are they safe to eat after rewashing?
Answer Hi Martin,
Fresh, uncooked vegetables can be left out of refrigeration but will age much faster than if refrigerated. They are safe to consume after washing -- just maybe not as crisp and fresh tasting as those that have been refrigerated since harvest.
