Food Safety

Category - Contamination

What parasite are you at risk of ingesting if you eat undercooked fish such as halibut or mackerel?
  1. Listeriosis
  2. E. coli
  3. Anisakis simplex
  4. Cryptosporidium parvum
Explanation
Answer: C - You are at risk of ingesting Anisakis simplex if you eat undercooked fish such as halibut or mackerel. Anisakis simplex is the parasite that causes anisakiasis. As a preventative measure, cook fish to minimum internal temperature or purchase sushi-grade fish frozen to the correct temperature.
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