Top chefs are trained to process seafood even if it comes with parasites

The raw seafood at Sushi Kimura in Palais Renaissance is processed following a strict protocol. PHOTO: SUSHI KIMURA
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SINGAPORE – Following a recent incident in which a woman discovered a worm on a slice of raw fish that she bought from Don Don Donki, a spokesman for the Japanese speciality store said it is not uncommon to find parasites in wild-caught fresh fish and seafood.

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