Do I need to rinse my triple washed vegetables?

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Should one rinse bought spinach and lettuce that is labeled triple washed?

If the package states that the contents have been washed, they should be safe to consume without further washing. In fact, there are concerns of contaminating greens when taken out of a package and washed if your sink or hands are not clean. See more on selecting and serving produce safely.

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