Bal Tashchit when there is concern about 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 insects only under the mixer, but she is concerned that some may have gotten into the batter during whipping, and that there might also have been infestation on the top. Is she allowed to throw the cakes into the garbage, or would that be a violation of the prohibition of bal tashchit (wanton destruction)?
Answer
She may throw them away, and this does not constitute a violation of bal tashchit.
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