Potential Health Concerns Raised Relating To Consumption Of Raw Fish

Two case studies from Japan presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology point to a potential health problem in the United States, as more Americans consume raw fish in the form of sushi and sashimi. Anisakiasis (round worm) is a human parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on October 20th, 2007