Meat continues to dominate on the grill, but the market for plant-based “meat alternatives” is growing. That growth is due in part to a belief that plant-based products are healthier than animal-meat and less susceptible to pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella and others.
Unfortunately, faith in the inherent safety of plant-based products is misplaced, according to scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
“Many consumers believe that plant-based foods are minimally processed, more healthful and nutritionally…
