Are Cockroaches Unhealthy to Eat? Separating Myth From Reality
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According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), many insect species are nutritious alternatives to conventional protein sources, but consuming cockroaches you find in your home is extremely risky. Are cockroaches unhealthy to eat? Yes, if they are common pests, due to the pathogens and toxins they carry, which are very different from commercially-farmed insects.
