Yes—you should definitely not eat the berries if you saw white wiggling things come out. 😟
Here’s what’s happening:
- White wiggling things are likely fruit fly larvae (maggots) or other insect larvae.
- Soaking in salt water can make them surface, but it doesn’t make the fruit safe to eat.
- Eating contaminated berries could cause stomach upset or foodborne illness.
What to do
- Discard the berries—don’t try to rinse or wash them further.
- Clean your sink and any utensils that touched the contaminated berries.
- Check other berries in the same batch—they may be infested too.
💡 Tip for the future:
- Rinse berries thoroughly before eating.
- Keep them refrigerated and inspect for tiny holes or mold.
- Freezing or cooking can kill some larvae, but if you see them before consumption, throw them out.
If you want, I can explain how to check and prepare berries safely so this doesn’t happen again. Do you want me to do that?
