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I soaked my berries in salt water and saw these white wiggling things come out. Should I just throw them away?

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Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

Changing How You Handle Fresh Fruit

After an experience like this, it's hard to go back to casually rinsing berries and eating them without a second thought.

Many people adopt new habits, such as:

Soaking berries briefly in salt water or vinegar solutions

Rinse more thoroughly under running water

Inspecting fruit more carefully before eating

Consuming berries sooner rather than letting them over-ripen

Some even choose to buy frozen berries instead, since freezing and processing reduce the likelihood of encountering live larvae.

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