Topic: Tapeworm

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Ras-Putin
Episode 1002 2:19:37 - 2:22:55

1002: Ras-Putin

Sushi Safety, Salmon Parasites and Sake Treatment

A report of a Fresno man pulling a five-foot tapeworm from his body after eating salmon sushi prompts a discussion on food safety. John Dvorak explains the traditional Japanese method of treating salmon with "sake lees" (fermented yeast goo) and smoking to kill parasites, warning against eating raw salmon prepared by non-specialists.