that can occur while vegetables are being grown, harvested, transported, or prepared.
Why Can Raw Green Onions Carry Germs?
Green onions, also called scallions or spring onions, grow close to the soil. During farming and harvesting, the vegetables can come into contact with soil, contaminated water, manure, equipment, or other sources of microorganisms.
Depending on the circumstances, raw produce can potentially carry bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria.
The important point is that the vegetable itself isn’t inherently “dirty.” The risk comes from contamination and from what happens
