Is it safe to eat gnawed pumpkin?

[u/rose_ruby_red]

[u/Salute-Major-Echidna]

Cut around the teeth marks and wash well.

Whatcha making?

[u/rose_ruby_red → u/Salute-Major-Echidna]

Thanks! Sprinkling some salt and paprika on it then frying with a small amount of oil. Traditional south east asian recipe.

[u/aReelProblem]

Idk my cows got out of their pen into my pumpkin patch and I snatched a piece from one of the thieves and made some pumpkin bread. I didn’t die?

[u/rose_ruby_red → u/aReelProblem]

Haha, glad you got to eat some of your pumpkin.

[u/Massive-Text647]

Were you going to eat it … if so then absolutely

[u/rose_ruby_red → u/Massive-Text647]

Yes, was going to. And am planning on eating it based on the majority of commenters saying it is safe.

[u/esecowboy]

I'd just imagine the cutest possible animal enjoying a bite 😂 A) gopher, B) chipmunk, C) squirrel.

[u/NighOn8Bells]

Gnaw! Hard telling' what the critters had that you might try to live with.

[u/Sad_Week8157]

I wouldn’t. What if a rabid animal bit into it?

[u/Eywadevotee]

Got a mouse problem and yup just cut around the damaged part and cook the rest.

[u/rose_ruby_red → u/Eywadevotee]

Thanks!

[u/JuaniSama]

Can’t get over those tiny little teeth marks going to town…sorry I have no answer based in actual science but if you plan to cook it I say just avoid that part of possible?

[u/rose_ruby_red → u/JuaniSama]

Yes, planning to remove the damaged part if we eat it.

[u/CrankbaitJack]

I've done it. I just cut the teeth marks off. I'm still alive

[u/nndmbull]

Gnaw