Fish Q - WWYD?

[Plumeria9]

I was just repackaging a package of fresh cod that I bought at a decent store on Tuesday. I was separating it into two servings/meals, and was going to freeze half. When I was deciding how to make it 50/50 I saw a little white worm looking thing in the tray. I poked it w/ my gloved hand, and it coiled up. Totally gross! I packed it back up and am going to return it today. Then I did a little online research and found that it might be "normal". I've never seen that before though, and now the thought of eating anything dead is grossing me out. I am still returning the fish. Anybody out there who can convince me that this is actually normal? TIA

 

[neffernie]

Even if it is normal (and it probably is), I don't think I could do it. Ignorance is bliss as they say.

 

[angierae]

I was just repackaging a package of fresh cod that I bought at a decent store on Tuesday. I was separating it into two servings/meals, and was going to freeze half. When I was deciding how to make it 50/50 I saw a little white worm looking thing in the tray. I poked it w/ my gloved hand, and it coiled up. Totally gross! I packed it back up and am going to return it today. Then I did a little online research and found that it might be "normal". I've never seen that before though, and now the thought of eating anything dead is grossing me out. I am still returning the fish. Anybody out there who can convince me that this is actually normal? TIA

The internet seems to say that it's normal, and there's no worries. If it bothers you, I'd take it back - I'm sure they'd be more than happy to exchange it, I'm sure this isn't uncommon either.

It looks like they are generally inspected for these but sometimes one slips through the cracks. I know one time I got a ear of corn that had a little worm in it and I definitely couldn't eat it, even if I had removed it and then boiled it and knew that there weren't any germs or anythign in it that could hurt me.

 

[LJSquishy]

I have never seen a worm in a package of fish. That is totally gross and I would return it. A bug on the occasional vegetable is one thing, like in the leaves of a head of romaine lettuce but I don't see how a worm in fish is "normal".

 

[Candid]

that is normal for Cod

 

[Plumeria9]

I have never seen a worm in a package of fish. That is totally gross and I would return it. A bug on the occasional vegetable is one thing, like in the leaves of a head of romaine lettuce but I don't see how a worm in fish is "normal".

LOL I feel the same way! I returned the cod. At the return desk the lady said that someone had returned some cod yesterday and it smelled from 10 feet away.

 

[cornflake]

I was just repackaging a package of fresh cod that I bought at a decent store on Tuesday. I was separating it into two servings/meals, and was going to freeze half. When I was deciding how to make it 50/50 I saw a little white worm looking thing in the tray. I poked it w/ my gloved hand, and it coiled up. Totally gross! I packed it back up and am going to return it today. Then I did a little online research and found that it might be "normal". I've never seen that before though, and now the thought of eating anything dead is grossing me out. I am still returning the fish. Anybody out there who can convince me that this is actually normal? TIA

The thought of eating anything dead... besides the slab of dead muscle tissue you were planning to consume? Eh?

 

[Plumeria9]

The thought of eating anything dead... besides the slab of dead muscle tissue you were planning to consume? Eh?

yeah, as in dead fish, dead chicken, dead cow, etc.

 

[cornflake]

yeah, as in dead fish, dead chicken, dead cow, etc.

Oh, I thought you meant the thought of eating the dead WORM was grossing you out, but you were fine with the dead fish.

 

[Suz D]

The thought of eating anything dead... besides the slab of dead muscle tissue you were planning to consume? Eh?

While I respect your views, I think that this contribution to the thread wasn't really necessary.

 

[Plumeria9]

While I respect your views, I think that this contribution to the thread wasn't really necessary.

I agree. Let's say this thread is dead and move on! Thanks for the input, folks.

 

[bumbershoot]

While I respect your views, I think that this contribution to the thread wasn't really necessary.

cornflake didn't introduce any *views*, s/he asked a question. One that was on my mind as well, because it seems like a typo. Still doesn't make sense, since the OP said the worm coiled (aka, not dead), and the fish didn't change status from before the worm was found to after. Or now plumeria is having second thoughts about eating the fish and other meats? If that's so, then cornflake's (and my) dining habits are right in line with plumeria's new (?) feelings!


Omnivores who refuse to accept the basic fact of what they are eating confuse me.

 

[Styx Fan]

Ack! If this is normal in cod, I will not be buying cod anymore. I have been buying cod for almost 20 years and never found anything like that. We just had cod earlier this week...ick, lol!

And I have no problem eating meat, fish, poultry.....but I don't include any extras in my food

 

[peacelover]

Ack! If this is normal in cod, I will not be buying cod anymore. I have been buying cod for almost 20 years and never found anything like that. We just had cod earlier this week...ick, lol!

And I have no problem eating meat, fish, poultry.....but I don't include any extras in my food

Yes, thats why you never see Cod Sushi
fish that are in fresh water/rivers are prone to worms/parasites. Cooking or freezing them first will kill the worm. But it is really not that different than chicken , beef , or pork, when you think about it.

 

[cornflake]

Ack! If this is normal in cod, I will not be buying cod anymore. I have been buying cod for almost 20 years and never found anything like that. We just had cod earlier this week...ick, lol!

And I have no problem eating meat, fish, poultry.....but I don't include any extras in my food

Yes, it is normal, which I know because someone I know bought ... haddock I think it was, which is also cod but not called cod ? ... at Whole Foods and they recalled it because it was too wormy, because people complained, though they said it's normal for it to have worms.

I was genuinely asking a question because I didn't get it becuse I thought it was about the worm being dead. Had nothing to do with my 'views' thanks, I get people eat meat, that's their perogative.

 

[Judique]

Yes, it is normal, which I know because someone I know bought ... haddock I think it was, which is also cod but not called cod ? ... at Whole Foods and they recalled it because it was too wormy, because people complained, though they said it's normal for it to have worms.

I was genuinely asking a question because I didn't get it becuse I thought it was about the worm being dead. Had nothing to do with my 'views' thanks, I get people eat meat, that's their perogative.

Haddock is a different fish from Cod.

Cod can have worms. So can Haddock, Flounder, Sole and may other white fleshed fish that come out of salt water.

Fresh water fish such as Catfish can also have worms.

Not all Cod will be wormy.

The worms are harmless. They are little parasites. (Well, most worms are harmless - not tapeworms!)

I personally have found these worms revolting for most of my life and examine all fish carefully. I do like fish and will eat it, just not any fish I find with extra protein parts.

 

[Sagginit]

but its so budget, free meat! sorry couldn't resist. i am not squeamish however a moving worm in my meat would freak me out. even if it is normal you bought fish not worms so i can see returning it being reasonable.