Dates
Worms
» Can be found inside the date
No statistics have been gathered indicating whether worm presence in dates are a Miut HaMatzui that halachically requires dates to be checked for worms. Nevertheless, the following steps are recommended for checking dates.
Steps for cleaning dates (pitted, Medjul)
1. Slice date lengthwise.
2. Examine the date by opening the date completely and looking for worms.