Red Seal Cook

Category - Safety and Sanitation

Anisakiasis is an illness caused by parasitic roundworms. What is the main source of this parasite?
  1. Fish
  2. Pork
  3. Beef
  4. Vegetables
Explanation
Answer: A - Fish, especially bottom feeding species, are the main carriers of Anisakiasis. In order to effectively kill Anisakiasis, fish must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 63 C °or frozen at -20 C °for at least 7 days.
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