Worm in my fish

SouthWesterly

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117649904#Comment_117649904

There was also a line and sinker 😂

uberwolf

I had this issue before with one of the larger supermarkets. No interest or sympathy. What I established at the time was that a certain density of worms is entirely acceptable from a legal perspective. This seemed above that, but like it or lump it was the solution.

mickuhaha

I used to cut a bit of fish and cod was the big one for finding worms. Although any fish that are bottom feeders will come across worms.I hate fish as a result but I suspect that if I knew more about the food industry I wouldn't eat at all.

Dempo1

Not a pleasant experience at all. Unfortunately fish, particularly white fish seem prone to parasitic worms but these generally tiny, almost un noticeable. The OP"s discription of a large worm a little concerning as too is it surviving what I believe an appropriate cooking time (I'm a chef).

Whilst unlikely to have any come back from the supplier, worth however bringing it to their attention. I'm no expert on parasitic worms but from the OP"s discription it doesn't seem to be one. I was having my breakfast reading this thread, I think I'll skip it now :)

Alun

Yes, quite common, but usually very small thin ones in my experience. You can certainly bring it to the attention of the fishmonger, but in reality there's absolutely nothing he can do about it as it's outside of his control.

wilkie2006

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117649484#Comment_117649484

So they can spot the worm and not serve it or so that the worm is cut up and dead?

bmc58

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058200345/worm-in-my-fish

Avoid that shop in the future.