Can you eat RAW (sushi-like) just any Salmon or Tuna from the fish market ??

Answer 1

"This is not recommended, it is that it is risky to eat store bought fish as sushi due to the higher potential for parasitic or bacterial contaminants. Restaurants have sources that are different from the market, and specifically buy food items that are intended to be eaten raw (commonly referred to as 'sushi grade'). Fish that you buy at the market is intended to be cooked, and is therefore not treated with the same care as what you eat in a restaurant. Anisakiasis is a particularly nasty and potentially fatal infection caused by microscopic larval worms that live in some marine creatures that can be avoided by thorough cooking, or certain deep freezing techniques. Toxoplasmosis has also been found in some raw seafood. While rare, it is one of the many risks inherent in uncooked foods. While some stores now specifically offer 'sushi grade' fish as well as their own sushi bars, it is best not to assume that any fish on display is safe uncooked unless specifically labeled as such."

Answer 2

Yes if the fish you get is from a fish market and not a fish dept in a supermarket. Some of the answers you are getting are from people who are not reading your question thoroughly. They are referring to a "supermarket" I agree that buying fish from a supermarket would not be my first choice for sashimi. The only exception are supermarkets that are owned and operated by Japanese companies that sell primarily to the Japanese community. I live in Southern California and there are several in this area. I buy fish from them and they also carry sashimi imported from Japan such as hamachi aka yellowtail. They even label their fish as "for sashimi" As for fish markets, they usually label their fish for sashimi as "sushi grade". Tuna is a safe bet. (it is usually frozen first before it get to the market.) Stick with yellowfin, bluefin, bigeye, or albacore. Salmon is more risky because now is salmon season and there is wild and farm raised salmon on the market. Each has its own risk if it has not been frozen to pasturized it from parasites. I would ask the fish monger if the salmon is ok for sashimi. I personally do not order sashimi salmon Good luck.

Answer 3

No, absolutely NOT! (And please don't- it's painful and not fun at all, trust me)
The fish sold at your local supermarket has been sitting on a chunk of ice all day, but it isn't fresh, and it certainly isn't clean enough for you to eat it safely. That fish is specifically meant to be 100% cooked before anyone eats it. Some supermarket workers don't even use GLOVES to pick it up! Ew, yucky!~
Try to find a sushi-grade fish supplier, instead. Try to find out who supplies your local sushi-restaurant. That will be safer. Or, better yet, just go to your local sushi joint and fill up there, because it's the safest and your best bet for fresh and clean fish.

Answer 4

It should be treated. Get the food at the sushi store that has sashimi. It's like a large sample of each kind of raw fish that has been properly treated.

Answer 5

No.

Request sushi-grade seafood for eating raw.

Answer 6

NO NO NO NO NO. It has to be sushi grade. Technically it should be safe to eat like sushi, but sushi grade fish has tougher standards.

Answer 7

Yes, as long as you are sure that it has not been time or temperature abused. This is when bacteria grow on the food item. As long as it has not been left out over 4 hours at above 41 F.

Answer 8

Yep agree with always.. has to be sushi grade...

Answer 9

No! very dangerous. you can only try some with the top grade

Jenny
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Answer 10

yes, but salmon is better smoked and tuna contains high sources of mercury