White Worms in Strawberries? What Happens When You Soak Berries in Salt Water (And If They’re Still Safe to Eat)
Yes—it’s unsettling but completely normal: those tiny white “worms” that sometimes crawl out of strawberries after a saltwater soak are actually larvae of the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a common fruit fly. And while it’s alarming to see them, your strawberries are still safe to eat—here’s why. What Are These “Worms”? They’re maggots (larvae) of the spotted … Read more