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Ideal.es, 2015-07-31
Beware the Anisakis parasite: it is present in the 36% of fish consumed in Spain (ES)
It can cause gastroenteritis and allergic reactions, therefore to know more things about it is crucial.
eldiadigital.es, 2015-07-28
Allergology Service of the Hospital de Talavera recommends to freeze the fish before consumption (ES)
Allergology Service of the Hospital General 'Nuestra Señora del Prado' de Talavera de la Reina (Spain), recommends to freeze the fresh fish before consumption, especially in the case of anchovies with vinegar (boquerones en vinagre). The aim is to prevent allergic and digestive reactions due to the parasite Anisakis simplex.
El norte de Castilla.es, 2015-07-28
Anisakis in found in 36% of fish consumed in Spain (ES)
According to this publication, it is necessary to know the parasite, that provokes gastroenteritis and allergy, in order to being able to combat it.
La Voz de Talavera.com, 2015-07-28
It is recommended remain vigilant against Anisakis in summer (ES)
The Allergology Department of the Hospital General Nuestra Señora del Prado (Talavera, Spain) has issued a press release to advise consumers to remain vigilant against the anisakis parasite during summer, when more fish and shellfish is consumed.
VascoPress, 2015-06-22
Seventy anisakiasis cases detected in the last two months (ES)
Seventy people from the Basque Country suffered anisakiasis in the last two months, after consuming anchovies and other raw fishes infected with the anisakis parasite, according to the Health Service. About one third of them had to be admitted in a hospital.