Food safety
Reject green or sprouted potatoes
Reject potatoes that are green or sprouting instead of relying on trimming or cooking. Keep sound potatoes in a cool dry place away from sunlight.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Green or sprouted potatoes can contain more natural toxins.
Wrong action
Cutting away a small green patch and serving the potato anyway.
Correct action
Reject potatoes that are green or sprouting instead of relying on trimming or cooking.
What to do
- Inspect potatoes in good light before preparing the meal.
- Reject potatoes that are green or sprouting instead of relying on trimming or cooking.
- Keep sound potatoes in a cool dry place away from sunlight.
If something happens
If someone becomes ill after eating, stop serving, keep food details and seek medical care. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, seizures or unconsciousness; do not induce vomiting.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — CFS: natural toxins in food plants
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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