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I had my coffee outside and noticed after i had drank it that it was full of tiny sand fleas. will ingesting those tiny bugs hurt me?

Q: i had my coffee outside and noticed after i had drank it that it was full of tiny sand fleas. will ingesting those tiny bugs hurt me?

: I'm told that sand fleas are edible but they raise havoc with your skin. . They may not survive hot coffee. Call the poison center who may have more information for you.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I'm told that sand fleas are edible but they raise havoc with your skin. . They may not survive hot coffee. Call the poison center who may have more information for you.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/25/2023

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A member asked:

I had my coffee outside and noticed after i had drank it that it was full of tiny sand fleas. will ingesting those tiny bugs hurt me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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