Researchers have estimated that Japan had around 20,000 anisakiasis cases each year in 2018 and 2019. These figures are much higher than official data.
Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms. Transmission occurs
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Salmonella in raw fish has been identified by Food Standards Australia New Zealand as an emerging food safety risk.
For 2019, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) also noted two ongoing issues and kept a
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Proper storage of raw seafood and good hygiene is important to avoid contaminating sushi with Listeria at amounts that can cause illness, according to a risk assessment in Norway.
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food
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Beginning in August, New York City will require that fish served raw in restaurants be frozen before serving, according to The New York Times. For purist diners of sushi and sashimi who may take
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