SUSHI = PARASITES 🐛😭 Eating raw fish—even so-called “sushi-grade”—comes with a disturbing risk: parasites. One of the most common? Anisakis simplex, a parasitic worm found in marine fish. According to the CDC and NIH, Anisakis can cause a condition called anisakiasis—where the larvae burrow into your stomach or intestinal lining, causing: ◼ Severe abdominal pain ◼ Nausea and vomiting ◼ Diarrhea or constipation ◼ Allergic reactions (even anaphylaxis) Even freezing doesn’t guarantee full protect