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Worms in Salad, ER Visit - Walmart, Orlando Florida
1 month ago •reported by user-hprrw749 • business
3101 West Princeton Street, Orlando, 32808 Florida, United States
Ingested in eight green worm like creatures crawling around in my salad took video of worm creature still alive crawling in my salad went to ER from vomiting diarrhea and my tongue is numb is there anyone to come pick up the contents for recall review or study the bug? | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Fever, Cramps, Headache
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That's almost definitely a diamondback moth larva, which is one of many little green worms colloquially referred to as "cabbage worms". They aren't poisonous, don't carry disease, and are harmless to everything besides the leafy greens they eat and the sanity of gardeners everywhere. When you choose organic produce, you must expect a hitchhiker once in a while. I can't say what caused your gastrointestinal distress, but I assure you that the cabbage worm is 100% innocent.
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Hi, thank you for sharing this information. Some insects commonly found on produce, including certain cabbage worms, are generally not considered harmful to humans if accidentally ingested. However, symptoms can vary depending on many factors, and it can be difficult to determine the exact cause of gastrointestinal illness without medical evaluation or testing. We always encourage anyone experiencing concerning symptoms to consult a healthcare professional. Best, Iwaspoisoned Support.