'Threads' Found in Bread Crumbs
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Question
I prepared lunch, which included schnitzels, and after frying, I noticed in the package of bread crumbs some 'threads', meaning it seems they started to spoil. I poured the remaining into a box and began to check, it seems most are clean, but there are also small lumps that appear 'web-like' 'threads'. The question is whether the schnitzels can be eaten. It's important to note that I used two types of bread crumbs, one bag was insect-free, and the other with the aforementioned details. (Is there a concept of nullification in sixty, etc.?) I sent schnitzels to other people, and I want to know if I should prevent them from eating it. Thank you, I would appreciate a quick response.
Answer
Hello,
Sorry for the delay in response.
You need to check the remaining bread crumbs.
If only threads are found, and not whole worms, it is permissible to eat the schnitzels. If 3 worms are found, the schnitzels should not be eaten.
In any case, do not use the remaining bread crumbs.
[Regarding the question of 'nullification' - if it was clear that worms remained, nullification in sixty would not be effective, because worms are a 'beria' - a whole living creature, and it is not subject to nullification].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 100, Sifim 1 and 4