Random Facts, Science, Interesting, Daily FactsCuriousOneNovember 23, 2014Comment

An average of 20 maggots per 100g of mushrooms is acceptable by the FDA

Random Facts, Science, Interesting, Daily FactsCuriousOneNovember 23, 2014Comment

Maggots -- An average of 20 or more maggots of any size per 100 g of drained mushrooms and the proportionate liquid, or an average of 20 or more maggots of any size per 15 g of dried mushrooms; or

An average of 5 or more maggots that are 2 mm or longer per 100 g portion of drained mushrooms and the proportionate liquid, or an average of 5 or more maggots that are 2 mm or longer per 15 g of dried mushrooms.

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