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  1. Oct 17, 2018 #11
    Vedhavalli

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    You're 100% correct, it comes most likely from Indian stores . I see elderly ladies with magnifying glass on lentil aisle, I used to wonder why.... Later found out after seeing these little red bugs...
    How to avoid them while purchasing groceries?
    However I check multiple times they come over...
     
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  2. Oct 17, 2018 #12
    shravs3

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    Ok. I should also start keeping in fridge..
    Thanks will do it
     
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    shravs3

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    Oops I never knew this. I thought due to the wood that attracts bugs
     
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    It is scary, we eat them before it get spoiled. That's means....are we eating with dormant eggs?
     
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    shravs3

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    Wheat flour bag is 5 kgs. There is no way I could finish early , just for 2 people !
    I threw away all flours which were attacked.
    I Already mentioned that for more than 2 months dint use any grains/ cereals / flours. So may be for not using them in long time , they would have appeared. :pensive:.
    Before that I’m sure there were none :shakehead:.
    So decided from now on , will buy all in small quantities
     
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    Amica

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    Yes. :eek:

    Some time ago, I mentioned to the manager of our local Patel's that I had found bugs in the dal and had had to throw it away. He remarked that it was probably because I had stored it before use. He was right — I had stored the bag unopened for a couple of weeks. He recommended using grains right away. Since the packages were unopened, I guess they contained eggs all along.

    I buy grains and spices from regular grocery stores now. Never had a bug issue with them.

    DH says bugs are a good sign because it means there are no harmful pesticides in the product.
     
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    Actually I agree this with lettuce or any other veggies but with grains I guess it probably could be very old stock.
     
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    Amica

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    I'm squeamish. I'll pass on the bugs.
     
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