Can most of the sprouted can be eaten raw? The Truth About Sprout Safety
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over the last two decades, there have been 48 documented outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to the consumption of raw or lightly cooked sprouts. This raises a critical question: can most of the sprouted can be eaten raw without risk?