Are Worms In Raisins Dangerous?

Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015

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Thu, 13 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Are worms in my raisins dangerous? - XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Potentially harmful

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

They can contaminate the raisins with ova and cause parasite growth in your intestine after ingestion. It can lead to blood loss in stool and cause anemia. So , yes they can be potentially harmful. You should avoid eating foods that were in contact with such visible worms.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar