Pesky Black Specks in Salad Lead to Hospital Visit: A Food Safety Wake-Up Call

Dining out is supposed to be enjoyable – a chance to relax and have a good time with friends over delicious food. Recently, my friend and I chose to eat at a trendy restaurant in the city center, looking forward to a nice evening. However, our night quickly took a shocking turn.

My friend ordered a salad with avocado and quinoa. It looked beautiful and tasted fresh. As she prepared to take her first bite, she suddenly stopped and pointed at her plate.

"Do you see that?" she asked, her voice quiet, eyes wide with concern.

Across the salad were dozens of tiny black specks. They looked like chia seeds – perhaps some healthy topping or simply seasoning. But then we realized, to our horror, the black specks were wriggling. They weren't seeds; they were live insects.

Trying not to panic, I called the waiter over. He saw the moving insects and was just as alarmed as we were. Other guests began to notice as well, and the restaurant staff quickly apologized. Still, the realization that we had almost consumed infested food was enough to make us panic.

We didn't take any chances. Immediately, we left the restaurant and went to the nearest hospital for a check-up, worried about the risks of ingesting contaminated food. Fortunately, after a thorough check, the doctors said we were fine. But the experience left us shocked and disgusted.

The hospital staff explained that sometimes, if produce isn’t properly cleaned, even nice restaurants can serve food with tiny pests — especially in fresh dishes like salads.

From this experience, I learned to always check my food carefully and to trust my instincts if something seems off. I’m sharing this as a reminder: always stay alert when eating out, and don’t hesitate to speak up if you notice something strange or wrong with your meal. Reporting these issues can protect you and future diners as well.

Our evening was spoiled, but we learned a valuable lesson: when it comes to food safety, always be vigilant, no matter how fancy the restaurant is.

Original source: https://teknolojibura.com/we-ordered-a-salad-but-there-were-tiny-black-specks-in-the-food-we-went-straight-to-the-hospital/