where sanitation systems are inadequate, parasite eggs and other pathogens can potentially contaminate agricultural environments.
This doesn’t mean that raw vegetables are inherently dangerous. Rather, the risk depends heavily on growing conditions, sanitation, handling, and preparation.
Which Vegetables Are More Likely to Be a Concern?
There is no single vegetable that can accurately be called “the most parasite-contaminated” worldwide.
The risk varies depending on where and how the food was grown and handled. Produce that is eaten raw and cannot be thoroughly cooked may deserve particular attention.
Examples include:
- Leafy
