40 Foods That Wreak Havoc On Your Body

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Sprouts

See those little plant shoots sticking out of the sandwich? Those are sprouts, and although they are largely touted as a healthy food, they can actually be extremely harmful. Why? Because the conditions required for them to grow are the same conditions that encourage bacteria growth, including salmonella, listeria and E.coli. Not to mention, sprouts of all kinds are frequently recalled due to food safety issues.