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- Costco shopper who purchased fresh salmon from the store notices something moving inside (marketrealist.com)
A TikTok video has gone viral after a user documented a disturbing discovery in her Costco salmon. User @megan_y_5 purchased two packages of what she described as wild sockeye salmon, only to find them teeming with parasites after arriving home.
In the video, the TikToker expresses her disgust and warns viewers about the graphic content. She then shows close-up footage of small, worm-like creatures wriggling throughout the packaged fish.
While she doesn’t blame Costco, she claims this experience has put her off store-bought salmon for good. She also states her family underwent a parasite cleanse after consuming salmon at her mother’s house later that day.
The video sparked a debate in the comments section. While some viewers were equally horrified and swore off fish altogether, others offered explanations and advice.
Many pointed out that parasites in fish are common, especially in farm-raised salmon, and can be eliminated by freezing or thoroughly cooking the fish. Another commenter stressed the importance of freezing any fish—even freshly caught—before consumption.
This information aligns with FDA recommendations regarding the safe handling of seafood.