Parasitic worm in Sushi! :/ One of the most well known diseases that comes from eating raw fish is called “Anisakiasis.” The symptoms are similar to other types of food poisoning, And come from eating sushi or sashimi infected with the larvae of a parasitic worm called Anisakidae.” “Diphyllobothriasis” is an intestinal infection caused by the fish tapeworm D. latum, Which is usually found in trout, salmon, pike, and sea bass. Infection can cause reduced blood levels of vitamin B12 and anemia. (This is only possible when eating raw fish that has not been frozen. ) Here some tips to help you increase your odds of enjoying your Sushi while decreasing your risk of a stomachache caused by parasites. 1. Saltwater fish: Saltwater fish are less likely to be infected than fresh-water fish. Choose albacore, Atlantic cod,rockfish, eel, flounder, grouper,halibut, Pacific bluefin tuna, and swordfish to raise your odds of avoiding parasites. Freshwater fish like catfish, trout, and sturgeon have a slightly higher risk of infection. 2. Wasabi: Use your wasabi— It naturally kills parasites. 3. What ocean? Choose fish from the Atlantic Ocean over those from the Pacific Ocean— The Pacific has a higher population and can spread more parasites. 4. Farmed may be better: If you’re going for raw fish, Choose farmed over wild- caught. Farmed fish are raised in controlled environments and rarely have parasites. (Some organic farmed salmon is safe, But others are full of contaminants.) 5. Choose tuna: They are so rarely infected by parasites that the FDA doesn’t even require them to be frozen to kill parasites, Though most manufacturers freeze them anyway. Tuna are fast-moving fish and are rarely in areas where parasites spread. Note, However, That they may be higher in mercury and other metals than other types of fish. Ahi and bigeye Tuna are usually the highest in mercury. Canned, chunk light is one of the lowest in mercury of all tuna types. 6. Ask for “sashimi grade” fish: These fish go through all of the FDA measures to guarantee safety. They are inspected and found to be at least very low in parasites, And then are frozen to the point that parasites cannot survive. 7. Ask for young fish: They have been around for less time than older fish, and will be less likely to have contracted parasites. #FYI #HealthRisks #Sushi #Sashimi #Fish #Tips #Awareness #MustSee
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 00:40:06 +0000
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