Are Raw Sprouts Safe to Eat? Why Washing Isn’t Enough

Fresh sprouts in a clear plastic container

This summer, two separate sprout outbreaks were linked to 87 illnesses across the country, and then a recall of alfalfa sprouting seeds reached more than 40 states. Rinsing your sprouts feels like the responsible thing to do, but it isn’t what the FDA says makes them safe. Here is what happened, why sprouts behave differently … Read more