if you get your roots from a slightly reputable source there wont be anything on them to worry about!
Mother nature is far less toxic then the things you buy/eat daily from the grocery store
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Even if you grow them yourself you can spot any fungal infections or parasites with your eyes pretty easily and if you still feel uncomfortable rinsing plants will get rid of anything thats on them.