Tag: Anisakids

According to a 2024 study published in *Ecology & Evolution*, researchers discovered well-preserved, dead anisakid worms in decades old canned salmon that had been part of a quality control archive. These are the primary parasites one might find in such long-expired products, though they pose no health risk due to the canning process.

According to research published in *Ecology & Evolution*, tiny anisakid worms are commonly found in wild salmon, and they have been observed in canned salmon dating back decades. While finding a worm may be unsettling, the commercial canning process uses high-heat sterilization that effectively kills any parasites present, making the fish safe to eat.