Euurrgh, Gross!

[Venusian Broon]

Raw deal: sushi-loving California man discovers 5ft 6in tapeworm

 

[The Ace]

I remember that was a major point made during our parasitology lectures.

While intestinal parasites are generally seen as a symptom of poverty, in Western Europe and the US, it's often the reverse, since it's rich people who eat things like steak tartare, smoked salmon, and so on. Traditional cuisine (big lumps of meat thoroughly cooked) is for poor people who, advertently or otherwise, cook their food for long enough to kill off the parasites.

I may be regarded as a Philistine for taking my steak well done, but I can live with that (oh, and freezing is also an excellent way to do the same thing).

 

[BAYLOR]

Raw deal: sushi-loving California man discovers 5ft 6in tapeworm

This is a very good reason not to Sushi or anything else thats raw.

Tape worms can be much larger then this.

 

[Joe Loomis]

In Oregon all sushi has to be frozen prior to serving. No all states have that law, but Oregon can have all the sushi you want

 

[BAYLOR]

In Oregon all sushi has to be frozen prior to serving. No all states have that law, but Oregon can have all the sushi you want

Even so eating raw fish strikes me as being a not very good idea .

 

[WaylanderToo]

I do lurve me some sushi.... at least I did

 

[Vladd67]

There are worse things than traditional sushi and sashimi to eat.
Raw Deal: Is 'Chicken Sashimi' Safe?

 

[tinkerdan]

I have several co-workers who come from overseas and often go out for sushi.
They once invited me out and I did partake; finding that most of the samples they pushed my way were much better than I'd expected.
I'd like to say that I could do that more often; however that would be a lie.
They did explain that they have to be very selective about where they go to get sushi as there are fewer places that serve it correctly than there are places that serve it.

I don't think I'd be comfortable doing sushi without an expert along to make sure I get the very best.
Even then....

 

[Foxbat]

I'm addicted to Sweet Herring, which is basically pickled raw fish. I'm hoping that the pickling process keeps me safe