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Spotted wing drosophila larvae are not harmful. They’re not a food safety issue. They’re a cosmetic issue.
If the thought of eating them grosses you out, soak your berries in salt water or vinegar water. Or cook them. Or don’t. You’ve almost certainly eaten them before without knowing it, and you’re fine.
I still eat strawberries. I don’t soak them. I don’t worry. And I’ve never been sick.
You can do the same.
Now I’d love to hear from you. Have you tried the salt water soak? Did you see larvae? Did it ruin strawberries for you? Drop a comment below – I read every single one.
And if this article helped you stop worrying about your berries, please share it with a friend who’s been avoiding strawberries since seeing that viral video. A text, a link, a conversation. Good information is the best antidote to fear. 
