She Thought It Was Quinoa—Then She Looked Closer and Gagged

simply not to eat it.

Why Washing Your Produce Matters

Fresh fruits and vegetables should be handled carefully before eating.

For leafy greens:

1. Remove damaged or questionable leaves.
2. Separate the leaves.
3. Rinse them thoroughly under running water.
4. Inspect the leaves for insects, eggs, dirt, or other debris.
5. Keep prepared produce refrigerated.

Washing won’t necessarily remove every contaminant, but it can help remove dirt and some unwanted material from the surface.

The Surprising Part

What makes discoveries like this so unsettling is how easily the objects can blend into the food.