The catch Wednesday of a worm-infested salmon off the southwest Washington coast raised some eyebrows on Facebook but isn't a particular cause for alarm, say Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ...

The parasites eventually are carried into the muscles, where they are embedded in the flesh. When the smaller fish is eaten by a larger fish, the worm grows to adulthood in the intestine of that fish.

Live worms indicate that the fish has never been frozen and is as fresh as ever. When cooked properly, the worms in fish die and don’t cause any problems to our health.

The worm causes severe inflammation resulting in open, bleeding sores on fish. The infestation can cause stress and secondary infection.

Parasites do not present a health concern in thoroughly cooked fish.” These parasites become a cause for concern when diners eat raw, undercooked or lightly preserved fish such as sashimi, sushi ...

Despite their name, herring worms are found in a variety of marine fish and squid species, Wood explained. They can reach up to 2 centimeters -- or 0.8 inches -- in length.

Infection with the worms typically causes gastrointestinal problems, lethargy and weight loss in humans—but severe cases have even been known to cause heart attack and strokes.

Tonight we’ll be featuring the cod served with cherry tomatoes, capers and a side of parasitic worm. When it comes to our meals, particularly fish, there’s always a risk. Unfortunately ...

Dead fish float in the Meadow Creek tributary in Charlottesville, killed by an unknown pollutant. Biologists counted 842 dead fish, 130 dead salamanders and 40 dead worms in what they believe to ...

LOS ANGELES - Not to open a can of worms, but actually, there could be worms in your wild-caught fish. Tiny worms can make it all the way from the ocean to a dinner plate. One food blogger found ...