SUSHI = PARASITES Eating raw fish-even so-called “sushi-grade” comes with a disturbing risk which is parasites. One of the most common? Anisakis simplex, a parasitic worm found in marine fish. According to the CDC and NIH, Anisakis can cause a condition called anisakiasis, where the larvae burrow into your stomach or intestinal lining, causing: Severe abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Allergic reactions (even anaphylaxis) Even freezing doesn’t guarantee full protection-