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

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

I Soaked My Berries in Salt Water…and Saw White Wiggling Things Come Out. Should I Just Throw Them Away?

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It started as one of those small, satisfying “life upgrade” habits you pick up online.

You know the kind—simple, practical tips that promise to make everyday routines a little cleaner, healthier, or smarter. In this case, it was about washing fruit more thoroughly. Specifically, soaking berries in salt water to remove hidden dirt, pesticides, and—unsettlingly—tiny bugs.

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