That Stringy Webbing in Your Rice Has a Common Cause

Is the Rice Safe to Eat?

If you discover webbing, live insects, or larvae in your rice, food safety experts generally recommend discarding the affected product. While pantry pests are not known to spread serious diseases, contaminated food may contain insect waste, shed skins, and damaged grains that reduce both quality and safety.

It’s also important to inspect nearby dry foods such as flour, pasta, cereal, beans, and pet food, since pantry pests can easily spread from one package to another.