5 Vegetables That Commonly Harbor Parasites
1. Water Chestnut
Because it grows in swamps and paddy fields, water chestnut is highly susceptible to worms and harmful bacteria. Eating it raw can cause digestive illness, especially in people with weaker stomachs.
2. Water Celery
This plant thrives in damp, muddy environments, which makes it a potential carrier of liver flukes. Consuming it raw increases the risk of diseases that can spread from livestock to humans.
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