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What happened to my tomato? Is it safe to eat?
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this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2023
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A likely culprit may be stinkbugs feeding if they're common in your area. The wounds on the fruit don't look like hornworm or fruit worm damage I've seen. There may be other egg-laying pests in your region, so if anything is off about it inside the fruit please don't eat it.