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Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by sbf501 on Thursday August 18, 2022 @09:45AM (#32509480)
Is that why there's no "trout sushi"? Because it is fresh water? (At least that's what the SEO results on Google all say.)
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Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by jandrewrogers on Thursday August 18, 2022 @12:05PM (#32511479)
Salmonid species (salmon, trout, char, et al) carry nematode parasites that can infect humans. Before salmonid sushi can be eaten, at least in the US, it is required to be frozen, killing the nematodes. Large trout species like rainbow trout are sometimes served as sushi -- I imagine species size and susceptibility to freezing damage factor in too.

Other freshwater fish like sturgeon are also served as sushi.

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Re:Edible insects role in transmission of parasitic diseases... by prometheus76 on Thursday August 18, 2022 @11:54AM (#32511318)
Yes. Parasites that are dangerous to humans are much more prevalent in freshwater fish.
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