A CCFRA review will help companies to assure the safety of sprouted seed products by understanding and addressing the microbiological risks associated with them.

The review pulls together information from the scientific literature, on the microbiological risks associated with sprouted seeds, including potential sources of contamination during seed production, sprouting, harvesting, packaging, storage and distribution.

It also discusses approaches to reducing the risk of microbiological contamination through systems such as good agricultural practice and good manufacturing practice outlines approaches for detecting potential contamination.