Woman horrified to find live parasitic worm wriggling around in pack of salmon

15 August 2023 , 15:21

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Woman horrified to find live parasitic worm wriggling around in pack of salmon

A woman ignited a social media frenzy with a disgusting video clip showing what looks like a live worm wriggling about inside a box of packaged salmon.

The TikTok user named Rachel Lyn, with the username @msrachellyn, has shared a short video on the platform that has caused a stir. In the video, a packet of salmon from Costco is seen with a live worm moving around inside. The video has become very popular, with over 2.2 million views.

Rachel's caption on the video reads: "Bruh not the live worms in the salmon at Costco …immediately put it back." She also used the hashtag #costco along with an emoji to express her surprise.

People on social media have been expressing their disgust and concerns. Some users have asked if Rachel informed the store staff so they can address the issue and prevent any health problems. Among them, user nathanarbuckle4 voices a concern for public health: "Did you notify the staff so they can get in touch with the supplier and save people from getting sick?"

Others have made jokes about the situation, wondering if the worm came at an extra cost or if it was just an added source of protein. Injecting a dose of humour amidst the discomfort, user melsid jests that it was "Additional protein...included in the price!"

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There are comments from people who have seen similar things at Costco, suggesting that this might not be an isolated incident. anitafonseca347 chimed in that "I’ve seen that too at Costco."

The video shows what looks like a worm inside the packet of salmon (TikTok/msrachellyn)

Disgusted social media users commented expressing their fright (TikTok/msrachellyn)

Some users are using humour to cope with the situation, making light of the "extra protein" found in the salmon. User7146177713006 injects a humorous touch as well, musing that "I think the price is the worst problem. Is it extra for the worm?"

While some are making light of the situation, there are also serious concerns about food safety. Many users are urging Rachel to notify the store so they can take action. user5383136494874 raised the health concern, pleading "Did you notify the store so they can take care of it?"

In the midst of these reactions, one person even mentioned that this incident has made them hesitant to eat seafood altogether. Karl Erickson quipped that it was "Just another reason for me to never eat anything that comes out of the water."

This viral TikTok video has put the spotlight on the quality of products from major retailers like Costco and has raised questions about the source and safety of the seafood they sell. Mirror has contacted Costco for a comment.

Vassia Barba