I called the waiter over in shock. The moment we realized what we were looking at, panic set in. We didn’t hesitate — we went straight to the hospital. I’m sharing this so others stay alert.
We had only wanted a quiet dinner. Nothing extravagant — just a cozy spot downtown, good food, soft background music. My friend ordered a salad with avocado and quinoa. It looked perfect… until she stopped mid-bite.
“Do you see that?” she whispered, pointing at the plate.
The tiny black dots looked harmless at first. Maybe seasoning. Maybe seeds. But the longer we stared, the more uneasy we became.
“They’re not seeds,” she said. “They’re… moving.”
We leaned in closer, and our blood ran cold. Those dots were tiny, nearly transparent spheres with dark centers inside. They were insect eggs — sitting right there in the food.
Shock turned into panic. The restaurant staff rushed over, trying to explain, but we were already calling for medical help. We had no idea what kind of insect they came from — or whether we had accidentally eaten any. My friend felt dizzy and nauseous, overwhelmed with fear.
At the hospital, doctors examined us, ran tests, and gave us medication as a precaution. We were told to monitor our health closely. As for the restaurant, we filed a formal complaint. They blamed it on contaminated ingredients or a supplier issue — but it didn’t matter.
After something like that, trust disappears.
To this day, whenever I see chia seeds… I’m instantly taken back to that night.
