Mealworms are edible for humans, and processed into several insect food items available in food retail such as insect burgers.
Can meal worms harm humans?
Human Health Concerns However, in situations like poultry farming, mealworm infestations can present threats to humans. First, the adult beetles produce a group of poisons called benzoquinones. These act as an irritant to humans, causing allergy and asthma-like symptoms in poultry workers.
What happens if a mealworm bites you?
Mealworms are especially unoffensive - and they will not bite you. Supers do wiggle which may creep you out. Their "bite" is unlikey and even if it happens its not going to break your skin - a mild pinch. Butterworms are also easy - and wont bite you.
Is it safe to eat mealworms?
The EU's food safety agency said Wednesday that certain dried mealworms are safe for humans to eat in the first assessment of its kind on insect-based foods under the bloc's new novel food laws.
What happens if you touch a mealworm?
Mealworms can be safely handled during all life stages (except as eggs) and provide a great sensory activity for children. Holding a heap of wriggling and jiggling mealworms in your hand, between your fingers is nothing you've ever felt before and most children love it. The pupa and adult beetle can be handled to.
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