What happens if I accidentally eat a rotten blueberry?
                                
                                
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                                While the unpleasant taste of a rotten blueberry is enough to make anyone gag, most healthy individuals are unlikely to become ill from accidentally eating just one. Your body has a robust defense system to handle such minor food safety incidents.