food-safety concerns with strawberries are harmful microorganisms and spoilage, not the occasional harmless insect larva.
The FDA also recognizes that some amount of natural or unavoidable insect material can occur in agricultural products. These regulatory defect levels are intended to address unavoidable contamination during food production; they should not be interpreted as a recommended amount of insects that consumers should eat.
🚫 When Should You Throw Strawberries Away?
You should discard strawberries if they show clear signs of spoilage, such as:
- Visible fuzzy mold, especially if it is spreading across multiple
