This is where most people overreact out of disgust, not actual risk.
In most cases, eating fruit that contains small insect larvae is not dangerous to your health. These insects are not toxic, and they are not known to transmit disease through fruit consumption.
From a food safety standpoint:
The risk is usually low
The issue is mostly quality and preference, not poisoning
Washing or soaking removes most contaminants
However, “safe to eat” doesn’t always mean “pleasant to eat.”
Why appearance matters more than danger
Even if the fruit is technically safe, many people choose to discard it because:
