Pregnancy food guidance
Bagged salad
Depends—Storage matters
Choose refrigerated packaged greens, follow the label and use them promptly after opening.
What changes the answer for Bagged salad
- Buy only refrigerated packages.
- Avoid damaged, swollen or recalled packages.
- Keep at 40°F or below.
Why it matters for Bagged salad
Precut produce is perishable and can be contaminated during growing or processing.
Practical takeaway
Check recalls and use an opened package promptly.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States
- FDA: Eating Out and Bringing In (opens in a new tab)Checked
- The Bump: Top Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy (opens in a new tab)Checked Medically reviewed by Kendra Segura, MD