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Before digging into that sushi and sashimi you've been craving, you might want to double check for unpleasant surprises.

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In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots.

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By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S. commonly carry parasitic flatworms that ...

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One avid fan of sushi and sashimi got an unexpected bonus with his meal – a 60-foot-long tapeworm! The Doctors agree that they all love and eat sushi – although Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman ...

Some worms can make it past these screening steps. Still, Wood -- who studies a range of marine parasites -- said she enjoys eating sushi regularly. For sushi consumers who remain concerned about ...

The patient was given medication to kill any other tapeworms, Banh said, but no others came out. "He swore off sushi after this," Banh said, but predicted that eventually his patient will eat it ...