One of the must haves for the celebrations ~ the Mandarin Oranges, are usually imported from China.
When you buy these oranges, please beware and check to see if there are any worms inside them. These worms are very similar to the texture of the orange and therefore can only be seen if you look carefully (long sighted people may not see them).
The Chinese Government had in fact made every effort to destroy hundreds of tons of these oranges and compensate the farmers for their loss. However, there may be some culprits who try to sell these oranges in the market illegally.
Whether these worms are harmful to the human body or not is still debatable. But to be safe, it is advisable not to consume worm-infested oranges.
Let us all have a Healthy and Happy Chinese New Year!
Warm wishes,
Sany Woo
