I knew that ServSafe certificate would come in handy! :Djay_m_elleFebruary 16 2009, 10:30:40 UTC
Agreed- anisakis and pseudoterranova decipiens (cod worms) definitely live in saltwater fish. (However, they don't generally live in fish that are used for sushi, and the parasites are generally only harmful if you eat one alive. Cooking and freezing will kill them.) Hepatitis A is found in shellfish such as oysters and mussels (hence why restaurants are required to keep the shellfish tags for 90 days- hep A symptoms can take a while to show up.)
To the OP: that being said, you are more likely to be hit by lightning than actually getting a parasite that will make you really sick. Any fish market worth its salt will not hide where their fish came from and exactly what species it is. You are even less likely to contract a parasite from larger species like yellowtail or ahi tuna. Just to be on the safe side, make sure it's been flash frozen. Better safe than sorry.
Anisakis and cod worms (pseudoterranova decipiens) live in saltwater fish. (Whitefish are victimized by parasitic worms frequently, but the fish fillets are generally candled before they are delivered to markets.) They can be harmful to humans if the fish is not properly cooked or frozen.
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sashimi is only for saltwater fish.
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To the OP: that being said, you are more likely to be hit by lightning than actually getting a parasite that will make you really sick. Any fish market worth its salt will not hide where their fish came from and exactly what species it is. You are even less likely to contract a parasite from larger species like yellowtail or ahi tuna. Just to be on the safe side, make sure it's been flash frozen. Better safe than sorry.
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