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The image depicts a person at a table, holding a fork near their mouth with a surprised expression. They are about to accidentally eat sprouts that have fallen off a Chia Pet, which sits nearby with missing greenery. The scene is humorous, lighthearted, and brightly lit.

730. Accidentally Eating Some Seeds or Sprouts From a Chia Pet

February 07, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by accidentally eating some seeds or sprouts from a Chia Pet.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

  • FAQ - Chia.com
  • Chia Home - Chia.com
  • Ice Spice Chia Pet - Chia.com
  • Chia seed benefits: What you need to know - Harvard Health
  • ISGA – International Sprout Growers Association
  • International outbreak of multiple Salmonella serotype infections linked to sprouted chia seed powder – USA and Canada, 2013–2014 | Epidemiology & Infection | Cambridge Core
  • Physicochemical and Bacteriological Characteristics of Organic Sprouted Chia and Flax Seed Powders Implicated in a Foodborne Salmonellosis Outbreak - ScienceDirect
  • Voluntary Recall of Select Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds Due to The Possible Presence of Salmonella | FDA
  • US, Canadian authorities recall chia seed powder after Salmonella outbreak | Processing Magazine
February 07, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Sprouts, Seeds, Chia Pet

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