Is it safe to eat uncooked oat flour? The hidden risks and how to stay safe
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According to the FDA, it is unsafe to consume any type of uncooked flour, including oat flour, due to the potential presence of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. This means that even oat flour, often perceived as a healthy and harmless ingredient, poses a significant food safety risk if not heat-treated before consumption.
