Bugs in loose leaf tea [duplicate]

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I had my first loose leaf tea today. Black tea, with pieces of dried fruit in it. As I was throwing the used leaves away, I noticed what seemed to be a dead worm. Is this at all common and safe, or should I get rid of the tea?

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It appears from another post that is indeed unusual to find foreign matter in loose leaf tea. Is it normal to find something in tea?

That said, bugs in food are a fact of life. Every food inspection agency has rules for how many bugs are allowed in different commodities. As a former grain inspector, I followed specific guidelines for how many bugs were allowed per lot. It isn't zero.

I wouldn't consider the tea unsafe because of the worm unless you found live worms or many worms.

Tea isn't listed, but you might find the USFDA list below informative. It shows what rises to a level of concern for a number of foods.

https://www.fda.gov/food/ingredients-additives-gras-packaging-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/food-defect-levels-handbook#commodities



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Can tea get bugs?

There's generally no reason for worry about whether the tea is still good to drink. Simply remove the insects and continue to brew your tea. However, sometimes bugs can appear after the tea is processed and packed, which often happens with pu erh tea cakes.

Are there worms in tea?

The video claiming worms in Lipton Green Tea is false. There are no \u201cworms\u201d in our tea bags. These are small lemon flavour pieces which have been mistaken for worms.

Are roaches attracted to tea?

Cockroaches are primarily attracted to sugar. Sugar used for tea or baking should be sealed tightly, or cockroaches may get into the package. Soda and juice attract cockroaches, because of the high concentration of sugar in them; even a spilled sugary drink that has dried can be smelled.

How can you tell if loose leaf tea is moldy?

4 Clear Signs Your Tea Is Expired (Or Has Gone Bad)
  • You notice a dank, pungent smell coming from your tea.
  • You find mold in your tea, even if it's just on a few leaves.
  • All flavor and scent is gone from your tea.
  • The tea is over 3 years old and has been opened before.
  • Tea expiring VS tea losing flavor.



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