 Why Salt Water Makes Them Come Out
When berries are soaked in salt water, the larvae react to the salty environment and wriggle out of the fruit. This makes them visible even though they were already present before washing.
 Are the Berries Unsafe to Eat?Finding larvae is unpleasant, but they are generally not dangerous to humans. If berries contain fruit fly larvae, they typically pose very little health risk. Many people may have unknowingly consumed them before noticing.
However, whether to keep or discard the berries often comes down to personal comfort.
 What You Can Do
- Option 1: Discard the berries
- If the sight makes you uncomfortable, the simplest choice is to throw them away.
- Option 2: Rinse and inspect
- Some people choose to rinse the berries thoroughly and remove any larvae before consuming them.
- Option 3: Prevent the issue next time
