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Here are 10 things we unknowingly eat alive.

Just because you can’t see many of the worlds tiny, thriving organisms doesn’t mean they aren’t there.

Here are 10 things we unknowingly eat alive.

Number 10. Bacteria from dog feces. Scientists say our air is filled with them, and as long as a person’s breathing they’ve probably inhaled more than a few. Beyond making a person shudder with disgust, the bacteria aren’t known to cause any adverse effects.

Number 9. Nematodes. More commonly known as roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, they can turn up in sushi. They may cause some illness, but are no match for the human digestive system. They’re typically gone within a day.

Number 8. Dust mites. Not only do they love living in furniture, pillows, and bedding, dust mites have a fondness for crawling up people’s noses. It’s estimated that 25 percent of allergies and half of asthmatic issues can be linked to the little bugs.

Number 7. Thrips. They only grow to be an eighth of an in long, at best, so these winged parasites are easy to overlook. That, and the miniscule threat they pose, is why the FDA has determined that asparagus containing less than 40 of them per 100 grams is reasonable and saleable.

Number 6. Copepods. Described as tiny shrimp, they’re regular inhabitants of New York City’s drinking water. Bottoms up.

Number 5. Caterpillar larvae. They hang out on spinach, so that’s where you’ll find them, including on the stuff in your salad bowl. On an up note, they’re an excellent source of protein.

Number 4. Aphids. Who doesn’t love a refreshing side of cole slaw in the summer. Even aphids can’t get enough cabbage, which, of course means many of them ride along all the way to the picnic table.

Number 3. Fruit fly eggs. Also known as future maggots, the eggs of the fruit fly are often deposited on fruits and veggies. The FDA puts their food down, though, when the egg count reaches over 15.

Number 2. Maggots. Eggs eventually hatch, and maggots emerge. Mushrooms are one of the more typical places they’re found. Produce carrying up to 5 of them per 100 grams passes inspection.

Number 1. Corn Ear Worms. Going forward, you may want to check your corn on the cob before chomping down. These worms are really after the silk, but while they’re not chewing away, they pass their time leaving larvae on the kernels.
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