3/2/2007
One of the latest crazes, eating raw fish. Yup, sushi has become all the rage, but we had to ask, is it safe? I mean, how risky is the raw fish in sushi? Properly prepared and handled sushi fish is safer than other raw fish, but it's obviously not as safe as cooked fish. So, the good news, generally, seafood is very safe to eat. On a pound-for-pound basis, seafood is at least as safe as other meat sources. But the bad: if you do encounter raw fish parasites, the effects can range from mild discomfort to severe illness, depending on the type of worm you ingest. If the culprit is a tapeworm, fluke, or flatworm, you experience nausea, cramps, and diarrhea.
Ladies, here’s something you don’t want to miss. St. John’s is offering our popular self-defense class for women on Saturday, March 10th from 10 – 2 in our Conference Center. The class is instructed by a retired police officer. The class is free, but size is limited, so register now by calling St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
