Americans have become more likely to grow vegetables themselves amid an outbreak of infections

Amid a record number of foodborne infections in the U.S., consumers have become more likely to buy food at farmers' markets and grow their own vegetables. According to the National Gardening Association, about 44 million American households grow fruits and vegetables.

However, owning a vegetable garden and small farms are not necessarily safer than large producers. Consumer Reports expert James Rogers noted that the risk depends primarily on growing methods and compliance with sanitary standards.

According to experts, large enterprises have safety standards and product tracking systems. At the same time, mixing large batches of vegetables during washing and processing can lead to a large-scale spread of pollution.

Many small farms are exempt from some of the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so their methods vary significantly. Infection can occur at home, for example, when vegetables come into contact with raw meat or contaminated surfaces.

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