Don’t worry, those small white wiggling things are the larvae of the **Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)**, a type of fruit fly. They are very common in fresh berries and strawberries. Here is the key information you need:
### 1. Is it safe to eat?
**Yes, it is completely safe.** While seeing them is unpleasant, they are not known to cause any illness in humans. If you eat organic or garden-grown berries, you have almost certainly eaten them before without realizing it. Your stomach acid will kill them immediately upon ingestion.
### 2. Should you throw the berries away?
**Not necessarily.** You can follow this rule:
* **If the fruit is firm and smells fresh:** Do not throw them away. Simply rinse the berries thoroughly with plain water after the salt soak to remove the larvae and the salt. They are perfectly fine for eating or smoothies.
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