Parasite Worms in fish.

[northsea]

Hi all how's the fishing?

 

I posted a similar thread some time ago about parasite worms in my cod fillets but now getting a few Pollack with worms in them also. Now, it goes without saying this is not ideal.

 

My question to all you pros is this : is there any way of knowing if a fish has worms in it before killing it?

I mean are there any tell tail sign markings etc on the outside of the fish?

 

 

Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated indeed!

[Ped]

Have a read:

 

http://www.answers.com/topic/cod-worm

 

http://www.fao.org/wairdocs/tan/x5951e/x5951e01.htm

[corydoras]

I think that the answer to your question is no. A lot of Scottish fisher folk wouldn't put 'wormy cod' or saithe/lythe in their mouths. Having said that, as long as the fish is well cooked, to 60C or above, you are unlikely to suffer any harm by eating cod with worms in it.

Edited January 26, 2009 by corydoras