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October 20
A Word On Alfalfa Sprouts
Posted on October 20th, 2009 at 12:26 PM by Supernatural Botanicals
“I won’t eat alfalfa sprouts.” Dr. Ted Labusa, Ph.D, of University of Minnesota’s Department of Food Science and Nutrition, on foods he won’t eat to avoid bacterial contamination.
The moist environment in which alfalfa sprouts grow makes sprouts especially prone to bacterial growth. In the recent past, alfalfa sprouts have been linked to salmonella in several states.
2 Responses to “ A Word On Alfalfa Sprouts ”
is Salmonella persists even after washing / boiling?
The EPA says rinsing veggies under running water is considered safe and prevents germs. Of course, a good veggie wash (found in the produce aisle in grocery stores) will give you better protection against germs.