Raw fish, like Sushi, can contain tiny worms and if eaten cause a condition called anisakiasis (aka herring worm disease).
A severe case of anisakiasis may cause an anaphylactic reaction which could be fatal. Luckily the doctors were able to remove all of the worms from the man’s gut with a specialized tool, and he soon recovered. So, the moral of this story is to be careful about eating sushi.
According to the CDC, symptoms of anisakiasis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, blood and mucous in stool, mild fever, and abdominal pain.
If that wasn’t enough to scare you – some experts say that people who eat a lot of sushi put themselves at higher risk for mercury poisoning (which can cause heart disease and brain issues like decreased cognitive performance).
The best way to prevent anisakiasis is to cook your fish before eating it. Share away, people.
Source: theheartysoul.com
