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So much sushi from a menu comes with uncooked fish. the taste may be interesting but is eating raw tuna, etc., always healthy?

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Dr. David Liu answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Depends: There are certain fish which are more risky depending on your gender and age because of mercury; others because they are poisonous unless properly handled (fugu, or pufferfish). In general, eating raw food is riskier than properly cooked. That being said, if the sushi is properly prepared, your risk of illness is generally low.

Answered 2/4/2014

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