Growers interested in producing sprouts for sale must be aware of the risks and precautions summarized in the FDA publication Guidance for Industry: Reducing Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Sprouted Seeds (FDA 1999).
Growers involved in producing sprouts must be aware of the microbial food safety risks and preventive measures described in the FDA's publication Guidance for Industry: Minimizing Microbial Contamination for Sprouted Seeds (FDA 1999).