Everything you need to know about anisakis according to Dr. Lourdes Pérez González
Anisakis is a marine parasite that is increasingly present in the food health conversation. It can be found in fish and cephalopods that we frequently consume and, in some cases, can cause everything from digestive discomfort to severe allergic reactions. As Dr. Lourdes Pérez González, of the Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, points out, it is […]
These are the five fish species with the highest risk of containing anisakis.
Anisakis is a microscopic parasite that, although invisible to the naked eye when it is in the larval stage, can become a very visible problem in our health. In recent years, health authorities have insisted on the importance of knowing which species are most at risk of being infected and how to prevent its transmission. […]
Allergens detected in commercial fish parasites: clues to their genetic expression and risks of consuming raw fish
A recent study led by researcher Luisana Lugo, in collaboration with the University of Chile and the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), has identified the genetic expression of allergens in the parasite Anisakis pegreffii, present in fish of commercial interest. The finding, published in Scientific Reports, represents an important advance in the understanding […]
Spain marks a milestone in the fight against anisakis with a pioneering device validated by CSIC
Image obtained from Marexi’s Linkedin. Two companies from Vigo, Industrias Ferri and Marexi, have revolutionized the fishing sector with the development of Tedepad (Technological Device for Avoiding Parasite Discarding at Sea), the first technological system designed to eliminate anisakis at sea. This innovative device, recently validated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), represents a […]
Anisakis may be linked to colon cancer, Spanish doctors say
A recent study conducted by physicians in Spain has raised alarms about a possible link between anisakis, a parasite common in raw fish and shellfish, and the development of colon cancer. Although the findings are preliminary, this connection opens up a new line of research into the risks associated with the consumption of food contaminated […]
Experts discuss anisakis control in fish distribution at Mercamadrid
Image obtained from the GESTPAR Project LinkedIn. Wholesale markets play an essential role in the distribution of food throughout the national territory, which makes it essential to constantly update the personnel in charge of the inspection and official control of foodstuffs. With this objective in mind, on June 20 and 21, 2024, the Assembly Hall […]
Anisakis, a growing problem linked to fisheries, consumption and climate change
In recent decades, anisakis has gone from being a little-known parasite to becoming a major concern for consumers and health authorities. This nematode, present in fish and cephalopods, is responsible for more than 20,000 cases of anisakidosis per year worldwide, 8,000 of them in Spain, according to recent studies. What has led to this increase?D. […]