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From: pc@hplabsb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: Parasites in raw meat (...and fish)
Message-ID: <2267@hplabsb.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 16-May-84 09:40:05 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 16 09:40:05 1984
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	Last year we purchased very fresh salmon from a very reputable
fish & poultry  store.  When I opened the package at home, some tiny
pink worms came crawling out of the fish.  When I returned the fish,
the store manager said it was unusual to have parasites in salmon but
that in cod and snapper it was quite common certain times of year.

	Another friend claims that this is what makes the sushi chef
a special person: s/he can tell by looking at the whole, live fish
whether it has parasites.  Nevertheless, it makes one take pause to
think about what MIGHT go undetected.  

	Cooking the fish (no translucent flesh remains) is supposed
to kill the parasites.  

	Next time, I'll forward information about what goes on in the
veggies you buy....

					Patricia Collins
					hplabs