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Raw Sprouts Linked to Food Poisoning
April 11, 2002
The Calgary Herald

Sure, they're rich in vitamins and nutrients, but raw sprouts have been linked to outbreaks of E. coli and salmonella, according to the February issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

That doesn't mean you can't eat them, but you should cook them -- washing raw sprouts doesn't significantly reduce the risk of infection.
Neither does growing them yourself, as the seeds themselves are believed to be the problem if they become contaminated before harvest by runoff from animal agriculture waste or irrigation.

And the warm, humid conditions under which sprouts are grown are ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria. When eating out, check the menu and request that sprouts not be used in your food.