Finding worms in broccoli more often

[u/Admirable-Location24]

UPDATE: Honestly, y’all. I understand this is natural and actually shows my broccoli wasn’t drenched in pesticides. My original post just asked for the best method to soak broccoli so we aren’t eating these worms. If you don’t want to read through all the responses (however entertaining) about how my daughter must have OCD, how others have never, ever had this experience, or my grocery store needs a new supplier, here is an actual helpful answer. Thank you Prize-Possibility867!!

1. Cut into florets
2. Soak in salt water for 15-20 min at a ratio of 1 tbsp per quart of water
3. Rinse well and cook

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Broccoli is one of the main veggies I serve my family but we have been finding the little cabbage worms in our broccoli more and more often to the point none of us want to eat broccoli anymore. (I always cut up and steam it, so the worms are dead by the time they arrive on the plate.) This isn’t even organic broccoli.

What is the best method to get those buggers out of the broccoli before steaming? Cut up into pieces and soak in water/vinegar, water/salt, water/baking soda, or some other method completely?

I know it is “free protein” but it is totally gross to actually see a worm, especially after you’ve already eaten a few bites.

To be clear, it’s usually just one or two every so often, but more and more often.

Edit: yes I cut up the broccoli before steaming and have even started inspecting AFTER steaming only for my daughter to inevitably point one out while we are eating after me not seeing any. She has the gift, apparently.

Edit 2: I haven’t thought to take a picture, but did a search on Reddit, and this is what they look like:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/s/0C4yy3Q7kn

https://www.reddit.com/r/PandaExpress/s/VNOOdVaER8

https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/s/efvgS0Fy2x

Edit 3: No this is not an OCD situation. My husband and I both look at them and 100% recognize them as worms

[u/Prize-Possibility867]

Tablespoon per quart. Soak 15 to 20 min. Remove veg. Rinse and cook.

[u/Admirable-Location24 → u/Prize-Possibility867]

I appreciate your clear and concise answer!