the situation even more alarming by presenting ordinary insect larvae as mysterious or deadly parasites.
In reality, insects are a natural part of the agricultural environment.
Fruit can occasionally be affected before it reaches the supermarket.
The Importance of Food Inspection
The discovery of a larva is a good reminder to inspect fresh produce before eating it.
Look at the fruit carefully, remove anything that is obviously damaged, and wash fresh produce under running water.
Good food-handling practices are much more useful than relying on frightening claims circulating online.
