"Wormy Fish Controversy: Debunking the Outrage Surrounding Costco Salmon"

A recent viral TikTok video showing live worms in a sealed package of fresh salmon fillets at Costco has sparked outrage, but the reality is that worms in fish are not abnormal or dangerous. Many fish, including wild Pacific salmon, are infected with anisakid nematodes, commonly known as herring worms or cod worms. While it may be off-putting to find worms in fish, they are harmless when cooked properly. Raw fish, such as sushi, must be frozen at low temperatures to kill potential parasites. Lawsuits over worms in fish are unnecessary, as finding a live worm suggests the fish is fresh and never frozen.