Tomato Seedlings Grown in Cat Litter with Feces: Pathogen Risk Means Discard the Plants

Tomato plants from farmer's market in containers filled with cat poop. Grower used cat litter mixed with soil. Asks: use or return? Safe to eat?

If Fresh Litter Only (No Poop)

No problem.

Do not use. Parasite risk from handling soil or rain splash onto plant.

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