I've been wondering the same thing - A phone ap I got recommends not eating it raw, but I don't see what makes parsley different to any other herb, or even lettuce for that matter? Logically, I think it's a bit over the top to avoid it, but I'm also super paranoid about food right now so I've been erring on the side of caution and not eating it raw I wouldn't worry about the pizza sauce from last night - it would have been a very small amount and very well cooked!