Crab‑Crazy: When BBQ Turns Into a Worm‑Showdown
What starts as a harmless grill session quickly flips into a bio‑hazard waiting to bite.
The 30‑Second Surprise
Picture this: a sizzling crab loaf on a barbecue, the can’t‑wait‑tonight kind of vibe. The “chef” zooms in for a close‑up, only to reveal tiny wriggly worms escaping from underneath the shell—probably liberated from the heat.
Meet the Uninvited Guests
- These aren’t dolphins or jellyfish—some flatworms, also called flukes or lung flukes, are the real culprits.
- Commonly living in crabs, they’re notorious for subterfuge infections.
- In China Press’s report, the worms can invade the human body—intestines, belly, even lungs—causing paragonimiasis, a disease that mimics pneumonia or stomach flu.
Don’t Fear the Heat
Good news: Cooking crabs properly kills off these parasites, making them safe to feast on.
Got Viral Attention
The clip was shared over 18,000 times on Facebook back in September. Though the exact shooting spot remains a mystery, the video blew up quickly after its Monday upload.
Comments From the Crowd
- “I feel like vomiting, it’s too scary,” cried one anxious comment.
- Another, feeling a bit cheeky, wrote: “Eating more protein is good for the body!”
- Some people pointed out the eerie sight of a crab still twitching on the grill, hinting the crustacean might not have been fully dead.
Long story short: Grilling crabs throws a worm rainbow—so here’s to thorough heat and a good dose of humor when the unexpected happens.
