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).
Those who cultivate sprouts with the intention of selling them need to be informed about the potential health risks and safety protocols outlined in the FDA's document Reducing Food Safety Hazards from Sprouted Seeds (FDA 1999).