Visuals are powerful. When medical-looking scans are paired with food and alarming numbers, the brain connects danger with something ordinary. The problem is that most viral posts oversimplify or exaggerate real risks, stripping away context and science.
Parasites do exist. Foodborne parasites are real.
But the idea that one bite automatically equals 100,000 parasites is not medically accurate.
The Real Risk: It’s About Preparation, Not Panic
Certain foods can carry parasites if they are eaten raw, undercooked, or improperly handled, such as:
Snails or shellfish
Raw or undercooked meat
Unwashed produce
Freshwater fish
However, proper cooking kills parasites. In many cultures, foods like snails (escargot) are eaten safely because they are:
Thoroughly cleaned
Cooked at high temperatures
Prepared under strict food safety standards
The danger is not the food itself, but how it is handled and prepared.
What Those “Body Scan” Images Usually Represent
The medical-style images shown in posts like this are often:
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