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Kale Sprouts

Safe

Kale sprouts are a whole-food vegetable; nutrient-dense and considered safe at culinary intakes. Sprouts in general carry a known foodborne pathogen risk if not handled properly.

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What it is

Young sprouted kale plants (Brassica oleracea var. acephala).

Eaten as a fresh vegetable/sprout in salads and dishes.

Why it's flagged

raw sprout food-safety risk (Salmonella, E. coli) if not properly grown/handled

What regulators actually say

"Sprouts grow in warm and humid conditions in which harmful bacteria... can also thrive."

FDA Sprouts: What You Should Know — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

whole food; produce safety rules apply

European Union — EFSA

whole food

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