Is it safe to eat potatoes with sprouts growing?
The short answer is yes. Potatoes that have sprouted are still OK to eat, but only once you’ve removed the sprouts.
Are potato sprouts poisonous to touch?
Toxins. Solanine and chaconine, two types of natural toxins known as glycoalkaloids, are present in potato plants. They’re most concentrated in the eyes, sprouts, and skin, but not the rest of the potato. These compounds are toxic to humans and can lead to a headache, vomiting, and other digestive symptoms.