diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
index af0842eb0c..08ecefb91f 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences_savefile.dm
@@ -539,6 +539,8 @@ SAVEFILE UPDATING/VERSIONING - 'Simplified', or rather, more coder-friendly ~Car
 				ENABLE_BITFIELD(cit_toggles,NO_ASS_SLAP)
 				all_quirks -= V
 
+	if(features["meat_type"] == "Inesct")
+		features["meat_type"] = "Insect"
 	cit_character_pref_load(S)
 
 	return 1