basil plant infections – unaffected leaves ok to eat?

Our basil crop has brown-spotted leaves, especially the older leaves. I’m trying to preserve some of the basil — the apparently uninfected leaves. Can consuming basil from an infected plant be harmful to humans?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/29/2012 @ 6:13 am

They are safe to eat. While they may not have the same quality, in terms of size and flavor, due to the disease (which is likely a fungus that can be treated with neem oil), they will not harm you in any way.

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