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The bugs are an indication of poor storage the rudimentary milling and processing. Most likely a one or two step processing before it hit the shelves.

Multi-stage milling usually get rid of that. If you're shopping organic you should be happy about the bugs, unfortunately.

I don't buy produce and meat from TJs, because local supermarkets have better deals. I just buy dry/frozen goods from TJs, and have yet to experience what you did, shrug.

As long as we're sharing anecdata, in my experience TJs has decent quality control... but it depends a bit store to store.

You'll be fine. Chinese citizens eat all sorts of insects.