Sprouting part 2

I would like to adress some concerns about sprouting. My mother is a little freaked out about the possibility of contamination, so I did a little research. There are some websites recommending that people stop sprouting, but that seems to be mostly out of fear. The seed that seems to be of the most concern is alfalfa, so I would suggest that if you have serious concerns,choose another seed to start sprouting with. Some good choices are broccoli, radish, onion, fenugreek, or mustard. Remember to use clean equipment, and drain the seeds really well. It would be a shame to miss out on the benefits of sprouting because of the recent events in Europe, it is a great, easy, inexpensive method of growing your own food and being self sufficient.