All uncooked grains have an intrinsic problem that appears over time. There are insect eggs that are in the product which eventually hatch in the package. This is not from carelessness on the part of the companies that pack the food. It is just a fact of life.

It is true of all uncooked grain products: cereal, rice, all pasta including spaghetti, oatmeal, flour… you name it. Over time there will be tiny insects in the unopened, carefully stored package. It is not your fault. It is not anyone’s fault. We just have to deal with it.
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