Another case of potential food poisoning from sprouts has
surfaced in Canada.
This time it’s Advantage Health Matters that is is recalling
Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the
marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers to not eat
these sprouts.
Food communications specialist Dr. Doug Powell has often written that
sprouts are among the most dangerous products on the North American market.
One of the reasons is that it’s extremely difficult to get rid of
harmful bacteria in seeds and the growing conditions for sprouts are ideal for
bacteria to multiply.