Tag: Common pests

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, insects are a regular part of the diet for at least two billion people worldwide. So, if you accidentally ate a small black ant, you are generally in the clear, as it is highly unlikely to cause you any harm.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is almost impossible to eliminate all insect contamination from food production. This means that tiny cockroach fragments can be present in common items, and knowing what foods have cockroaches can help those with severe allergies and inform your food storage practices.