Researchers found that rat lungworm larvae (worms that are infectious to humans and other animals) are present in snail slime when the snails are exposed to stress.
North Carolina officials warn the public against consumption of raw snails that might turn out to be deadly, carrying rat lungworm parasites. Read more here.
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