Tiny White Worms in Strawberries? Here’s What They Really Are and Whether Your Berries Are Safe to Eat

strawberries must be discarded. It also does not prove the fruit is safe from other hazards. Salt water may draw some larvae out, but neither salt nor vinegar guarantees their removal.

The best response is simple: inspect your berries, discard moldy, decomposing, or badly damaged fruit, and gently rinse what you plan to eat under clean, running water.continue reading …