It happened during an ordinary lunch break, the kind where meals are prepared quickly without much thought. As she added what she believed were quinoa grains to her salad, the small brown specks blended easily with the greens. A closer look, however, raised concern. The dots were evenly shaped and clustered in a way that seemed unnatural. She immediately stopped eating and realized the specks were insect eggs attached to a lettuce leaf.
While unsettling, situations like this are not unheard of with fresh produce, especially leafy greens. Insects commonly lay eggs on plant surfaces in organized patterns that can go unnoticed during harvesting and packaging. In most cases, this is not a health emergency but rather a sign that the produce was not thoroughly washed. The issue highlights the importance of careful food handling rather than indicating serious risk.
