Dried beans

[Mezzo]

Do you worry much about cross contamination with dried beans if you deal with PA?

I'm so illogical. I've bought store brand split peas many a time. Now when I want to buy some different things, and maybe a different store brand, it's worrying me.

[CMdeux]

I don't.  I wash them before use and (NO advice) I've even used bulk beans.    As noted, this is NOT something that I'd encourage other FA families to do.

[Mezzo]

Well, yes, I've thought about that.  You need to rinse them well.  They can be dirty, there can be rocks.  They're pretty unprocessed, so it seems like I just shouldn't worry overmuch.  But you never know.