I eat raw FISH from the supermarket – I’ve definitely got worms but I don’t care… it’s delicious
A FISH-obsessed woman has shocked online viewers as she boasted of eating raw salmon from the supermarket.
Aggie Waller, 18, joked that she’s “defo got worms” but insisted that she doesn’t care about the health risks as she loves the unusual snack.
In a video posted on social media, she can be seen wolfing down the uncooked salmon fillet straight from the packet.
She explained that she was regularly fed raw fish by her dad when she was growing up and loves the taste.
Worryingly, though, it’s clear that her unique meal is not sashimi-grade salmon, meaning it is not safe to eat raw.
Raw salmon is a known source of parasites, particularly tape worms, which can grow up to 59 feet long.
One distressed commenter warned: “The salmon you get for sushi is specifically treated for parasites so it’s safe.
“You shouldn’t just eat any random cut of salmon they will be filled with parasites that can have a drastic effect on your health and can live inside you for years.”
Another chimed in: “Get some worm tablets ASAP.”
Aggie, from Harrogate, Yorkshire, laughed off the advice, saying: “I take the comments on the chin but it’s the same thing over again and it’s getting boring now.”
She recalled that she developed the habit in 2019, explaining: “My friend and I would walk to the shop to buy our snacks as you do when you’re 15 and that was my snack of choice.
“I like the texture of the raw salmon in my mouth and it’s never made me ill eating it despite knowing the health risks since I started.”
Risks of eating raw fish that is not sashimi-grade
Cooking fish to high temperatures kills bacteria and parasites in the meat, so eating raw fish can be dangerous.
If your fish has certain bacteria in it then you could suffer food poisoning.
Meanwhile, fish often contains parasites, which can make a home in your body if eaten.
Sashimi-grade fish is specially treated to ensure it can be eaten raw.
It is caught quickly, bled and gutted soon after and frozen in order to kill off anything nasty.
Only sashimi-grade fish should be considered safe to eat raw.
For pregnant women, the general advice is to avoid all raw fish, sashimi-grade or not, but if you are unsure, you should consult your GP.