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Is the peach safe to eat after a wormy part is removed #878055
Asked July 20, 2024, 5:22 PM EDT
Cleveland County Oklahoma
Expert Response
Yes, the peaches are safe to eat. Even getting a bite with a worm in it won't hurt you. But you can cut out those areas and still eat the peaches. Peaches in Oklahoma really need to be on a regular pest control schedule to get good, clean fruit. For information on growing peaches see our fact sheets Planting and Early Care of the Peach Orchard and Home Tree Fruit Production and Pest Management. Additional fact sheets on relative topics can be found here - https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/. Additional assistance can also be found through the Cleveland County OSU Extension Center - https://extension.okstate.edu/county/cleveland/.