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In my non qualified opinion, all soil components are likely to carry the mentioned organisms- and more!! Therefore consider all crops potentially contaminated.If you have grown them, you will know that’s all they carry ,unless you have drenched them in biocides.Problem ?, no but adopt sound hygiene. Wash in clean (saline?)water. Place on clean surfaces, within clean packaging. If offering for sale, add caution in labelling “Recommend washing before use” Whatever you do, you cannot know whether a rat, bird or slug has previously visited your crop. It is unwise to assure otherwise.
PS If you are engaged in trade, obtain Public liability insurance. The insurer may provide requirements that you should meet.
