Red Spots in your Lettuce.

How many times have you gotten lettuce from the refrigerator only to find is has 1000 red spots? This defect is called russet spotting. It can be caused by exposure to high temperatures, ethylene gas, or old age. The next time you are selecting any type of lettuce, look carefully 2 inches above the butt of lettuce on the rib. If you see any of these spots, and you will not use the lettuce in 2 days, keep looking. If you see several spots, you should pass it up. Also, look closely at any precut lettuce products. Russet spotting tells you the product is on life support and quickly expiring.