Frozen fish packages are usually safe, but always check the box for damage. In the kitchen, wear gloves when handling raw shellfish. Cuts from shells can cause infections.
For fish, remove skin and fat before cooking to reduce your exposure to certain harmful chemicals. And keep cooked fish away from surfaces that have been touched by raw seafood.
Speaking of raw seafood, many people are concerned about eating sushi. It’s generally safe if you buy it from reputable sushi chefs. But there’s always some risk – young children, the elderly, pregnant or nursing women, and anyone with a weakened immune system should avoid raw seafood.
With Healthful Hints, I’m Dr. Nancy Snyderman.
