12 Raw Foods That Are Unpredictably Harmful to Your Health

Sushi:Sushi is a favorite food of many people, rich in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. However, sushi can contain bacteria and parasites such as anisakiasis, which causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and people with immune problems should not eat this raw fish.

Pork:Raw or undercooked pork can contain bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli and listeria. You can get the infection from raw meat or from utensils that come into contact with the meat. Pork should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 63 degrees Celsius and should not be eaten for at least 3 minutes.

Oysters:Oysters can carry bacteria from the water they live in. If they are not cooked properly, they can cause infections in people who eat them. Oysters can cause vibriosis and hepatitis A.

Salad:Salad is a dish made from raw seafood marinated in lemon juice. Like sushi, it can contain bacteria and parasites that can cause food poisoning. Avoid raw or undercooked seafood, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have immune problems.

Rare meat:Rare beef or chicken are meats that are eaten undercooked. Raw meat is the most likely to cause food poisoning because it can contain a variety of bacteria, from E.coli to salmonella. Make sure the meat is cooked thoroughly before eating.

Raw eggs:Raw eggs can contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause food poisoning. The best way to avoid contamination is to cook eggs until both the white and yolk are solid. For dishes that require raw eggs, use only pasteurized eggs.

Flour and dough:It may be tempting to taste a little dough while making cookies, but anything that contains uncooked flour can be dangerous to your health. Flour can contain E. coli bacteria. Don't taste raw flour or dough, and don't let children play with it. Don't forget to wash your hands after handling flour.

Raw potatoes:What should you do if a potato turns green? The green parts of potatoes can contain solanine, a bitter substance that can cause diarrhea, fever, headaches, and vomiting. Cut off the green parts and eyes of potatoes, and cook potatoes thoroughly before eating.

Bitter almonds:Bitter almonds contain cyanide. Eating just a handful of bitter almonds can be dangerous to your health. The almonds sold in stores and supermarkets are sweet almonds, which are safe to eat.

Wild mushrooms:Some wild mushrooms contain toxins such as agaritine and amatoxin, which can cause liver damage and lead to serious health problems. Even raw mushrooms that do not contain these toxins can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain if not washed thoroughly before eating.

Taro:Taro should only be eaten cooked. Taro contains oxalates which can cause swelling and irritation of the lips, mouth and throat. Cooking taro - especially with milk - helps reduce the effects of these toxins.

Cassava:Like bitter almonds, raw cassava contains small amounts of cyanide. If the root is chopped/chopped and thoroughly cooked, you can eat it without any health problems. But if you eat raw cassava, you may experience diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting./.