Question
I saw flies around the tomatoes, and then I took a napkin to wipe them off and then ate them. They were cherry tomatoes, as some tomatoes had cracks, so I specifically chose ones without cracks. I’ve heard that flies can lay maggots and can also parasitize humans. What should I do?
Answer
Hello. Based on your description, as long as your gastrointestinal system is good, there should generally be no problem. Because you didn’t eat any of the fly. For any fruit or vegetable, it’s important to wash them with warm water and rinse them again before eating. It’s especially important to do this during summer when food poisoning is most common. Now would be a good time to buy fruits to eat. I suggest not to worry too much. The digestive power of human stomach acid is strong. Flies can produce maggots on decaying meat, but generally they cannot survive in the gastrointestinal tract. Pay attention to food hygiene in daily life and promptly dispose of any suspicious food items.