Are Home Grown Sprouts Healthy? Benefits and Risks
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 50 reported outbreaks of foodborne illness have been linked to contaminated sprouts. This raises the important question for home gardeners and health enthusiasts: are home grown sprouts healthy and safe to consume? While they offer a concentrated dose of nutrients, their unique growing conditions make them susceptible to bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.
