I Almost Ate This Until I Looked Closer — A Reminder to Always Check Your Food

A Normal Lunch, Until Something Felt Wrong
It started like any ordinary weekday lunch. I was eating a simple salad from a place I visit often — familiar, convenient, and trusted. Nothing about the meal felt unusual until I lifted my fork for the next bite and noticed something small clinging to a leaf of lettuce.

At first, I assumed it was seasoning or a grain that hadn’t mixed properly. But the longer I looked, the more uneasy I felt. The tiny, round balls were packed together in a way that didn’t resemble food at all.

The Moment I Realized What It Was
I leaned in closer — and immediately lost my appetite.

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