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eating raw food?

i was wondering why can certain animals be eaten raw, and others have to be cooked?

for example... things that we love raw (or raw-ish):

- oysters, scallops, salmon, beef

other animals like chicken or fish needs to be cooked before we consume them.

is there a scientific reason for this, or is it just a social acceptance thing?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    No, it's a bacteria thing. Eating any meat raw carries a risk, but certain ones, like chicken and pork, are extremely dangerous if eaten undercooked or raw.

  • 5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Steak Tartare:

    2 lbs. freshly ground sirloin

    1 1/2 t. salt

    1 t. coarse ground pepper

    3 T. oil

    1 T. wine vinegar

    1 t. Dijon mustard

    dash of Tabasco

    3 T. drained capers

    1/4 c. minced onion

    4 mashed anchovies

    1 T. Worcestershire sauce

    1 egg yolk

    garnish with:

    whole anchovies

    sprigs of parsley

    gherkin pickles, sliced

    Serve on French, rye or pumpernickel

    bread

    Combine meat, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar,

    mustard, Tabasco, capers, onion,

    anchovies and Worcestershire sauce.

    Mound mixture on lg. platter. Make a

    well in center to place raw egg yolk.

    Garnish and serve with bread. Serves

    6 to 8.

    Delicious!

  • KathyS
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I've never heard of raw salmon or scallops. As far as beef..that's just stupid to eat it raw or undercooked. Most things need to be cooked to kill dangerous bacteria that human beings would get ill from. We are not designed to eat flesh.

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  • 5 years ago

    120 Raw Diet Food Recipes - http://go.stayeatingraw.com/?obGp

  • 1 decade ago

    bacteria that is found on certain foods , will cause food borne illness, chicken and fish are more in commen. Eggs , beef, all animal product should be cooked fully in my own professional opinion. any who wants raw in my restraunt is eat at your own risk

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I like sushi, and it's perfectly healthy too. I guess it's a social acceptance thing..

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