An increased AST level is usually a sign of liver disease. Liver disease is even more likely when the levels of substances checked by other liver blood tests have also increased. An increased AST level may be due to any of the following:
In order to keep itself fresh, the lettuce gives off carbon dioxide, causing a slight odour. This carbon dioxide is not harmful and the odour should disappear quickly once the salad package is opened.
WASHINGTON, July 8â The Food and Drug Administration today banned the use of sulfite preservatives in fresh vegetables and fruits. Sulfites have been linked to 13 deaths and many illnesses, mainly among asthmatics.hey had been used for many years in dried fruits, but as salad bars became more popular, they were applied to fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain appearances untainted by brown edges. With that increased use, however, came severe reactions among many consumers.