Singaporean Woman Disgusted To Find Parasitic Worm In Her Sushi From Japanese Store
The worm is seen wriggling on the surface of the raw fish.
Recently, a Singaporean woman took to Facebook to express her distress on discovering a parasitic worm in her prepackaged meal from Don Don Donki
According to the post, the woman visited Don Don Donki's Singapore branch with her husband to buy some ready-to-eat meals on 8 February.
Halfway through her meal, she noticed something moving in her Kaisen-don.
"It was alive and wriggling. (There was a) parasitic worm in the Kaisen-don, we were so astounded! What's worse is that we've both eaten and almost [finished] it!" wrote the woman.
The sashimi rice bowl in question retailed for SGD 10.80 (RM35.55).
The post has garnered over 1,400 shares on Facebook as of this writing.
Image via Jayice Tan (Facebook)
Shortly after the issue came to light, Don Don Donki ensured customers that regular inspections are in place to guarantee the safety of their patrons
According to The Straits Times, a Don Don Donki spokesperson mentioned that it is not uncommon to find parasites in wild-caught fresh seafood.
"At Don Don Donki, proper cold-chain management is maintained and visual checks are conducted throughout the handling process, from product sourcing and receiving, to storage preparation and display," the spokesperson said to the news portal.
"While we have made our best attempts to remove (parasites), we may not be able to remove them entirely if they are deeply embedded in the flesh."
The spokesperson advised customers who find parasites in their seafood products to alert store staff for a refund.
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) explained that raw fish in ready-to-eat meals are high-risk and isn't always safe to eat
In response to MustShareNews queries, the SFA stated that raw fish in prepackaged meals have a high risk of carrying parasites as the ingredients are not cooked. The consumption of some foods includes a risk of contracting parasitic diseases.
The SFA enforces stricter checks on food that is known to be susceptible to food-borne diseases. These foods are constantly tested for various safety hazards, such as pathogens and parasites.
Thankfully, the woman has not suffered any symptoms from the nauseating experience, and refused the refund offered by Don Don Donki as her intentions were only to create awareness.
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