Possible Sources of the White Particles
While it’s impossible to identify the exact insect without lab inspection, the most common sources are:
1. Pantry Moths
These moths often seek out flour, cereal, and bread products. They may lay eggs on any exposed food.
2. Weevils or Flour Beetles
These tiny pests can come from stored grains and dry goods and occasionally travel to exposed foods nearby.
3. Small Flying Insects
Fruit flies and similar insects occasionally lay eggs on food, particularly when left uncovered for long periods.
Regardless of the species, their presence indicates contamination.
Is the Pizza Safe to Eat?
Absolutely not.
Once insect eggs are present on food — even if the food smells normal and nothing else looks wrong — the food should be thrown away immediately.
The risk isn’t from illness, but from the fact that the food has been compromised by insects, and consuming it is considered unsafe.
