Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:24:23 -0600, George Shirley wrote:
>
>> ellen wickberg wrote:
>
>>> am I missing something? Freezing is one of the more common ways.
>
> There you go again, pointing out the obvious :-)
>
>> Sashimi is always made with fresh fish to my knowledge. I believe that
>> is the gist of what they're referring to, sushi and sashimi.
>
> All raw fish served as sashimi or in sushi must be frozen first
> to kill any parasites. The FDA has very precise guidelines about
> how long fish needs to be frozen for safety reasons.
>
> Yes - that sushi from the sushi bar that cost you $50 was from
> frozen, not fresh, fish.
>
> -sw
Not for me friend. I don't eat raw fish or raw meat. And I realized my
statement was incorrect as soon as I sent it. I just watched a
documentary the other day about the frozen fish being shipped into
Japan. Oh well, most everyone screws up occasionally.

George