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  1. Sprouts is a neighborhood grocery store that offers natural, organic and gluten-free foods, as well as supplements, vitamins and more. Shop online or in-store for on-the-go snacks, summer recipes, cherry festival and other special deals.

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    • On this page:
    • Sprouts and food poisoning
    • Shopping
    • Chilling
    • Cleaning
    • Preparing/cooking
    • Reduce your risk
    • What the Government of Canada does to protect you
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    Sprouts are a low-calorie, healthy ingredient used in many meals.

    There are several types of sprouts:

    While sprouts are a healthy food option, they can sometimes be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella which can lead to food poisoning.

    Avoid eating raw or undercooked sprouts and follow the other food safety tips on this page to help protect yourself and your family from food poisoning.

    Sprouts and food poisoning

    •Shopping

    •Chilling

    •Cleaning

    •Preparing/cooking

    •Reduce your risk

    Sprouts can come into contact with harmful bacteria:

    •in the farm environment

    •during packaging

    •during storage

    •during transportation

    •during preparation/cooking through cross-contamination

    •Only buy sprouts that are refrigerated.

    •Select crisp-looking sprouts. Avoid sprouts that look dark or smell musty.

    •If you are buying sprouts from a bulk display, use tongs, gloves, or place a bag over your hand to put sprouts into a plastic bag.

    •Keep sprouts separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood in the grocery cart to avoid cross-contamination.

    •Refrigerate sprouts as soon as you get home.

    Sprouts that are not prepackaged should be consumed within a few days.

    •Throw away sprouts that are past their "best before" date.

    •Throw away sprouts that have lost their crispness, look dark, or smell musty.

    Washing your hands and following proper cleaning techniques can help you avoid cross-contamination and prevent the spread of food poisoning.

    •Use warm water and soap to thoroughly wash all utensils, countertops, and cutting boards before and after handling sprouts.

    Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds, before and after handling sprouts.

    •Rinse sprouts in cool, running water before cooking them.

    People in the following at-risk groups should take extra precautions when eating sprouts because they are at greater risk of food poisoning:

    •children

    •older adults

    •pregnant women

    •people with weakened immune systems

    In addition to following the safety tips on this page, here are a few extra precautions you should take to protect your health:

    The Government of Canada is committed to food safety.

    Health Canada establishes regulations and standards relating to the safety and nutritional quality of foods sold in Canada. Through inspection and enforcement activities, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency verifies that food sold in Canada meets Health Canada's requirements.

    Learn how to avoid food poisoning from sprouts by following proper shopping, chilling, cleaning, and cooking methods. Find out which sprouts are healthy and how to reduce your risk if you are in a high-risk group.

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  4. Mar 3, 2021 · Sprouts are young plants that are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but they can also carry foodborne illnesses. Learn how to safely enjoy sprouts by cooking them, rinsing them and storing them properly.

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