Fresh strawberries are delicious, but did you know that unless you wash them properly, you'd be eating a bit more than just fruit (technically an "accessory fruit")?
Here's how you should wash your strawberries, as shown by Zev Steen of Star-K Kosher Certification.
I always soak my berries in a mixture of water and salt or water and cider vinegar for about 10-15 minutes and then rinse well prior to eating. I also usually cut the tops off strawberries prior to soaking. I wonder if this is sufficient to kill the bugs?
So yes, I do wash my produce--but not because of strawberry bugs.