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    How about storing the lettuce after rinsing?
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    Yes, you can store lettuce after washing. Try storing it in an air-tight container with a paper towel in the bottom to absorb any excess moisture.
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    What can I put in the water to wash lettuce to be sure there is no e-coli on the leaves?
    Community Answer
    Put in some vinegar. It will assist in removing e-coli from the leaves on the lettuce.
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    How long shall I immerse romaine leaves in boiling water to sterilize them?
    Community Answer
    You do not need to boil lettuce to wash it. Unless you are making a lettuce-based soup, you would not want to immerse lettuce in boiling water.
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    Washed lettuce, put in drainer to drain off extra water, fell asleep, 5 hours later put in refrigerator. Is it still good to eat?
    Michele
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    Yes, but it might not last in the fridge as long. You can eat lettuce even when the stalks have turned slightly brown. That’s simply oxygenation of the leaves. Once they go limp, toss them.
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    How much vinegar do I need to add when washing the lettuce?
    Community Answer
    For a spray it is 4 cups of cool water to 1 cup distilled white vinegar. Put in spray bottle. Then rinse and dry in a salad spinner.
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