Brussels, 17/11/2011 (Agence Europe) - Ready-to-eat sprouted seeds are a source of concern for food safety as some pathogenic bacteria can contaminate seeds and grow during sprouting, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in a scientific opinion published on 15 November. Scientists say that appropriate steps should be taken throughout the whole production chain to prevent contamination and consumers should be provided with information.
After the European Commission requested a risk...