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Taenia Saginata - Subtitle - Reasons To Become a Vegetarian

Taenia Saginata – oh isn't that a pretty name
If you find one in your burger it sure would be a shame
Roundworms, flatworms and flukes can be found in beef, pork or fish
Wouldn’t it be disgusting if you found one in your dish!
Meat and fish need thorough cooking to kill these nasty beasts
Then you are safe to eat and enjoy your fish or meaty treats

I’m studying for a food safety qualification for work – this is one of the little gems I have been reading about!


4th June 2015

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Tony Hargreaves June 17, 2015 at 2:36 AM Hi Jan. Yes, I'd read your Just Deserts when going through food poems. Tony x Jan Allison June 17, 2015 at 4:08 AM ha ha ha thank you:-) It really happened and I have never ordered STP once but did share a bowl with my once in February lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Tony Hargreaves June 17, 2015 at 12:20 AM Hi Jan. Like this one. I used to love blue steak with garlic butter, Jersey Royals, asparagus and a glass or two or .... of Rioja. And for sweet my favourite was Sticky Toffee Pudding but after the wine I have to be careful about a spoonerism here. After one meal like this I suffered from Campylobacter which nearly killed me. Now I try to be vegetarian but then the smell of a bacon butty keeps pulling me back. Tony x Jan Allison June 17, 2015 at 12:31 AM Oh I couldnt do without the odd bacon butty - as for sticky toffee pudding - do read my poem Just Deserts lol:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus June 5, 2015 at 4:59 PM This is informative and important. Raw meat is dangerous, though many are those who eat it after it has been salted. Now-a-days I do not eat red meat; I prefer chicken or fish...cooked! Hugs // paul Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 5:34 PM Yesterday I sat in an exam room as a 'reader' but no one needed help so I read my course book and wrote 2 footles poems and this poem too:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick June 5, 2015 at 3:39 PM It is always a concern of mine to know that my meat is thoroughly cooked..I tell them if I get steak on occasion to burn it..LOL..If for a contest reads like a winner..They say that liver flukes are in fish and I would think that one could die from getting an infectation of them..So why would a person even think about eating raw fish?..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 3:42 PM I have never had raw fish and after reading this course book i am surprised I wont live on just water for the rest of my life lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma June 4, 2015 at 11:45 PM Oh I am a pure vegetarian Jan! great to know abt what u wish in ur poetry! Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 2:50 AM Thanks for dropping by Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2015 at 11:41 PM Fish FRIED and rarely eaten too. Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 2:50 AM I love British fish and chips only have it here rarely - is that what you mean - battered fish or is fried fish something different? Hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2015 at 11:40 PM There is no chance of me getting this, Jan. I despise pork and only eat VERY WEll cooked beef. In fact, I enjoy mine burned almost!! Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 2:48 AM It has been such an eye opener Andrea - a lot of the course info is commons sense - and we do things automatically - think i will live on bottled water from now on lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Matthew Anish June 4, 2015 at 7:28 PM That is a weird looking little creature. But I suppose it thinks we are weird looking big creatures. It pays to be careful about what and where you eat. Good luck with your work - and with your poetry. Good show! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Jan Allison June 5, 2015 at 2:45 AM I have learned so much about food storage and preparation - we do so much as a matter of course but the implications of not following the rules can be dire - what a nasty little beasty i found to write about:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith June 4, 2015 at 3:29 PM Oh great.....now how am I supposed to eat....you did the trick Jan...I think I'll just eat an apple...going to look for worm holes first Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 3:33 PM nothing worse than biting into an apple and finding half a worm Tim - looks like I have invented the poetry soup diet here lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian June 4, 2015 at 2:22 PM And THAT's why I'm vegetarian. Oh...can't stand the thought of eating meat. It turns my stomach. What we eat was once a liing walking breathing animal. Why do they need to be buried in our stomachs? I know...Sorry all you meat eaters, but....I can't stand the thought of it. Thanks, Jan....for showing what CAN be in meat! Thinking of going vegan.... ;) Recently gone off eggs. Next hurdle...dairy products. Hugs Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 2:28 PM Oh Eileen - just a heads up never do a food safety course you would never eat anything ever again lol - I was iat school this morning waiting for students to need me to help with reading - in 2 hours I did nothing but read my book and write 2 footles poems and another 2 poems :-) Hugs jan xx

Constance La France June 4, 2015 at 2:06 PM Jan, oh my gawd, I am like disgusted, makes one really wonder what we are eating, maybe I should switch to vegetarian but I am sure there issomething crawling in that also and thanks for visiting my cinquain poem, now Jan I wrote two, one sweet and one dark, not sure which to put in the contest, can you give the dark a read Constance La France June 4, 2015 at 2:10 PM Good idea Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 2:08 PM I have read both Broken wings - each so beautiful in their own way - it is so difficult to choose - sleep on it and then decide:-) Hugs Jan xx

Highwave Brian June 4, 2015 at 1:17 PM I was eating lunch when I read this...good thing it was a salad! Interesting poem Jan, thanks for sharing :-) Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 1:23 PM oh enjoy your salad Brian - my hubbby has taken one into work today:-) I was horrified reading some of the information in my course book:-( Hugs jan xx

Joseph May June 4, 2015 at 12:06 PM Holy crap, it sure makes you think twice before taking a bite out of a steak... or a slice of bacon... Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 12:09 PM Just make sure food is properly cooked Joseph:-) oh boy I felt quite ill reading some of the coursebook information!:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight June 4, 2015 at 10:49 AM Yikes, Jan...even dead ones from thorough cooking does not appeal to me! I personally prefer veggie dishes! Then again, there was a worm in my granddaughter's salad the other day! Thanks for the info...or not :( Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM Finding a worm isn't so bad Sandra - finding half a worm when you have bitten into an apple - now that is not so appealing - ewww:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux June 4, 2015 at 8:54 AM If we knew more we would probably never eat out. This gets the attention! Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 11:07 AM It really is an eye opener reading the course book Richard - so much of what we do is common sense but I sure have learned so much about what can happen if strict rule's aren't adhered too:-) Hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman June 4, 2015 at 7:56 AM Wow Jan, done all the food hygiene bits but seen nothing like this..it says a thousand words, get the staff to read this,,,love it Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 8:10 AM A lot of the course is common sense stuff Harry, but when you see this little gem and the illnesses caused by poor food hygiene it makes me think twice about where I dine out! Hugs Jan xx

Toquyen Harrell June 4, 2015 at 7:56 AM That little thing looks like it has human eyes and it is staring lol Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 8:12 AM It is simply vile Toquyen - there are some graphic pictures you can see for this little nasty beasty - ugh - it is now making me rethink waht I am having for my tea tonight lol:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez June 4, 2015 at 7:14 AM Ugh! Haha... What about the rare steak then? Not that I like it. Thanks for the reminder, my friend. These things we know, but tend to take for granted....hugs! :-) Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 7:15 AM I guess you have to take the chance then Kim - Personally I go for medium to well done - preferably minus the tapeworm lol:-) Hugs jan xx

John Lawless June 4, 2015 at 7:07 AM Jan, I think it was WC Fields who was asked if he liked children. He replied (and I paraphrase) "They're not bad if properly cooked" Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 7:16 AM LOL I agree John - the other answer I have heard to that is is 'I do, but I can never eat a whole one' the course I am taking isn't essential in my job but I was given the chance to do it in my own time ... I may learn the perfect way to 'roast' a student:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos June 4, 2015 at 6:50 AM Very interesting...I shall now have a celery diet....goodness....thanks for the info Jan Allison June 4, 2015 at 6:52 AM I am studying for this at work - maybe I will find the perfect way to 'roast' a student' lol hugs jan xx