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A few days ago we were all talking about the protesters’ claim that maggots were in the food served to inmates, which Homeland Security denied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The report, seen by the BBC, said: "There were signs of decomposition present... maggots were seen crawling on his body."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Once the eggs hatch, the maggots burrow into flesh in a corkscrew motion, which is how the insect got its name.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

An infestation occurs when fly maggots infest the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

And Dad has a plate of maggots for his.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson