- leaves.
- Rinse them thoroughly under running water.
- Inspect the leaves for insects, eggs, dirt, or other debris.
- Keep prepared produce refrigerated.
Washing won’t necessarily remove every contaminant, but it can help remove dirt and some unwanted material from the surface.
The Surprising Part
What makes discoveries like this so unsettling is how easily the objects can blend into the food.
A neat cluster of tiny spheres can look almost intentional—until you realize that they were never part of the recipe in the first place.
So the next time something on your salad looks strangely out of place, take a second look before taking another bite.
