What began as a peaceful dinner quickly became a nightmare. My friend and I were enjoying a quiet evening at a trendy
restaurant when she noticed tiny black specks on her salad. At first, we thought they were chia seeds—until they started to move.
Shocked, we called the waiter, and panic spread through the table as we realized these “seeds” were actually insect eggs.
Fearful we might have eaten some, we rushed to the hospital, where doctors ran tests and prescribed precautionary medication. Thankfully, we were fine,
but the experience left us shaken. The restaurant later blamed “spoiled ingredients from a supplier,” but the damage was done — our trust was gone.
That night changed how I look at food forever. Now, every time I see chia seeds, I’m reminded of that horrifying moment.
What was meant to be an ordinary dinner turned into a warning: always stay alert — even in the most trusted places.