Does it need checking? Sprouts are sometimes infested in Israel. They are not commonly infested in the USA and are presumed clean there. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Rav Vaya’s rating
| USA | ✓ | not commonly infested (muchzak k’naki) |
| Israel | ★ | sometimes infested (mi’ut hamatzui) |
Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 938 (Seed Sprouts)
Sources
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 938 (rating).
- cRc: Alfalfa sprouts, fresh bean sprouts, broccoli sprouts and pea sprouts: a general inspection is needed to rule out obvious infestation. (Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide)
References: cRc — Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide
Source: Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, p. 938
