Buffet Baddies: Dishes You Shouldn’t Touch with a Ten-Foot Fork!
The Raw Reality of Shellfish
Uncooked shellfish, with their allure of oceanic freshness, might seem like a buffet highlight. Yet, diving into clams, lobsters, and mussels without caution could lead you into murky waters. The risk? These sea treasures are breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses, including norovirus and Vibrio, which are hardly detectable by the eyes or even the nose.
Deciphering a shellfish’s safety is tricky, turning each bite into a potential game of Russian roulette. Shucked shellfish, removed from their protective shells, doesn’t guarantee safety either, as the risk of contamination remains. So steer your buffet boat clear of these raw risks unless you are certain of the source and handling.
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