What To Do If You Find a Worm in Your Fruit?

4. Clean Up Properly

After handling infested fruit:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.

• Clean any knives, cutting boards, or surfaces that came into contact with the worm or spoiled fruit.

5. Check Other Fruits

If the fruit came in a batch (e.g., a bag of apples or a box of peaches), examine the rest for:

• Tiny holes or entry points

• Brown or mushy spots

• Signs of movement

Store the unaffected fruit in the refrigerator to slow down any potential development of hidden larvae.