AI6YR BenMar 6

LA Times: The neuro disease rat lungworm has reached California

"...The parasite can cause severe neurological symptoms, with highest risk for those consuming raw freshwater crab, prawns, frogs, snails and unwashed produce...."

https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-03-06/neuro-disease-rat-lungworm-has-reached-california

The neuro disease rat lungworm has reached California

A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.

Los Angeles Times
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 6

"....people can also get the disease by eating un-rinsed produce that’s been slimed by a snail or slug, or eating a slug or snail that was chopped up in produce. ..."

#slugs #slime #disease

Show threadBakersRelayMar 6
@ai6yr Well, that’s going to ruin a lot of people’s bagged salad lunches…
Show threadAI6YR Ben
@BakerRL75 The bagged salad gets washed several times, for this and other reasons.
Mar 6 at 2:23pmWeb
Show threadBakersRelayMar 6
@ai6yr One would hope…