Bal Tashchit in a case of concern for insects
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Question
A woman baked cakes yesterday, and now she has noticed that the mixer has a significant infestation of worms (insects). She found the worms only underneath the mixer but is concerned that some may have gotten in during the whipping, and perhaps there was infestation on top as well. May she throw the cakes into the trash, or is this prohibited because of bal tashchit?
Answer
She may throw them out, and this does not constitute a violation of bal tashchit.
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