Foodborne IllnessQuestion 19 of 320
A parasite of concern in raw or undercooked fish served as sushi or ceviche is:
a.Anisakis (roundworm)
b.Salmonella
c.Norovirus
d.Clostridium botulinum
Explanation
Anisakis is a roundworm parasite found in raw or undercooked fish; freezing fish at required temperatures for the required time destroys it, which is why fish for raw service must be frozen unless exempt. Salmonella is bacteria, Norovirus a virus, and Clostridium botulinum a toxin-forming bacterium.
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