Fish Tacos With a Side of Parasite?!

Wild stat: Over 90% of SoCal’s fave freshwater fish (think bass and bluegill) are packing parasites that can actually cause strokes or heart attacks in humans. Researchers say these tiny flatworms (trematodes) used to be an Asia-only problem, but now they’re all over California. No reported cases in people yet, but here’s the kicker—most of us aren’t cooking or freezing our catch well enough to kill them. Next time you’re fishing or eating local fish, maybe double-check those prep steps! #CaliforniaFish #ParasiteAlert #PublicHealth #Health