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My mom and i cook some old but not yet expired pasta from the cabinet that we boiled for 10 mins. while eating, we noticed that there is some worm in one of the pasta. are we at risk of something? thank you?

Q: my mom and i cook some old but not yet expired pasta from the cabinet that we boiled for 10 mins. while eating, we noticed that there is some worm in one of the pasta. are we at risk of something? thank you?

: Boiling for 10 minutes would both kill any worm and prevent it from hurting you/giving you most germs. It became an unwanted source of protein in your meal.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Boiling for 10 minutes would both kill any worm and prevent it from hurting you/giving you most germs. It became an unwanted source of protein in your meal.

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2021

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A member asked:

My mom and i cook some old but not yet expired pasta from the cabinet that we boiled for 10 mins. while eating, we noticed that there is some worm in one of the pasta. are we at risk of something? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

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