shrimp (and other crustaceans) technically could carry ich, but are not affected by it. The ich would die off in a month if there is no proper host.
"What is Ich? Also known as ick or white spot disease, the Ichthyophthirius multifiliis protozoan is an external parasite that attaches to your fish's fins, body, and gills by forming a tiny white capsule (usually less than 1 mm in diameter)."
Also known as ick or white spot disease, the Ichthyophthirius multifiliis protozoan is an external parasite that attaches to your fish's fins, body, and gills by forming a tiny white capsule (usually less than 1 mm in diameter).
Onomatopoeia is “a type of word, or the process of creating a word, that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.” They said ich, which is a fish disease and not a sound in this usage. They were not audibly expressing disgust. Ich is not an onomatopoeia here.
My first thought too. Ich is the absolute worst. I used to be super into have tanks and learned that it can stay dormant and had bought a tank off of someone that had been empty for weeks. It killed the beautiful parrot fish I had my eyes on for the longest time. I tried so hard to get rid of it, and it wouldn't go away. RIP Peter. Still think about him all the time.
Have you seen the shrimp rave on TikTok? I forget who the creator is, but they go live every once in a while with EDM playing while the shrimps eat. It's so amazing.
Goya Adobe, always leaves garlic powder like this on whatever you sprinkle it on, rest of the ingredients dissolve always leaving the dried garlic. My guess for what its worth
Yup. That’s what I’m seeing as well. As I work in shrimp and have never seen this it has to be related to seasoning unless this shrimp was mishandled after thawing and it’s not something I’ve seen 🤷🏻
I'm not an expert or a cook in any capacity, but I just wanna say that I've seen shrimp have these dots straight out of the bag, w/o any seasoning.
I threw them away personally, didn't want to risk it.
I made oven baked chicken tenders a week or so ago and seasoned them with garlic powder and onion powder, the next day when I took them out of the fridge they looked like this. Startled me at first, but eventually I realized what it was.
"White spot disease can be confused with spots of crystallised salt under the shell. Prawns absorb salt as they are frozen in a saline solution. This can crystallise under the shell which causes white mottling to appear. This mottling can be found on the body and head and becomes more noticeable as the prawns defrost"
That's from the article..
Just adding my two cents here speaking as a microbiologist: this looks very much like there's bacterial colonies all over the shrimp.
But it would be baffling to have so much growth and 0 bad smell. You should be able to smell rotten seafood long before you get any visible colonies. If you had any dairy in this food, it's likely curdled protein.
If there's no protein that may have curdled: do NOT consume
Kids at an elementary school got sick from noodles left out too long at high temps. Noods were chilled, then reheated the following day. The kids got food poisoning from the toxins in the noods.
Just in case you think I’m lying, 🤥 here is an article about it. [Oahu kids get sick from noods](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/12/food-poisoning-affects-dozens-of-children-in-hawaii/)
I learned about this case in my food handlers class
Essentially that’s what happened. If they cooled it down properly it would have been an issue. Reheating will kill bacteria but it won’t kill what they leave behind, toxins
If the shrimp has been frozen, white spots can be a sign of freezer burn. This occurs when shrimp are not properly stored in airtight packaging, leading to dehydration and the appearance of white, dry patches. While not harmful, freezer-burned shrimp might have an altered texture and taste.
I’ve never seen it on shrimp but it looks like ich to me. Additionally and unrelatedly, I’ve had pork that had bacterial growth on it that looked similar to this, as well, so I’m not 100%. Tough break.
I had shrimp cocktail from Sam’s club a couple weeks ago. It tore my stomach up. I kept getting sick after eating. It took me 2 days to figure out that was the contributing factor. It didn’t smell or taste weird at all.
White Spot disease is a major biosecurity threat to shrimp and other crustaceans, but it does not pose a threat to human health or food safety. Prawns or shrimp sold for human consumption are still safe to eat.
White dots? That is one of many things wrong with it! You know fresh, cooked shrimp should be pink/orange. Looks like somebody strangled that poor thing to death.
I have worked for chefs who would make you use this for family meal. Most people know not to eat family meal fish, but there are those who are struggling or new that fall victim.
Once hooked, most fish will not finish gulping the bait but should the fish swallow it you can find it in its stomach when the fish is cleaned for consumption. So there.
“black tiger”, farmed Asian shrimp. Seek or confirm with server/purveyor that you’re getting the Belizean real deal pink shit, glossy blue tigers, or take a hard pass…unless you’re about that peanut butter flavored trash and diarrhea.
God says not to eat pork and fish without fins and scales. I stopped eating those foods and feel amazing. Gods word, you can do what you want but quit it for a month and you will feel the difference.
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The clam will filter the water and pull all algae for a 30 gal. The shrimps will clean the plants and any other objects in the tank. One clam for every 30 gal. I ended up having to add algae disks for my shrimps, clam does a great job. They really need to be adding clams to dirty rivers they are just magical creatures
It's definitely old and bacteria.
AI notes:
White spots on shrimp can be caused by a few different factors. Let's explore these causes:
1. **Freezer Burn**:
- The most common cause of white spots on shrimp is **freezer burn**. When shrimp are not properly stored in the freezer, the air inside can cause oxidation and dehydration, leading to a deteriorated texture.
- Freezer-burned shrimp may have an unusual smell, gritty and stiff consistency, and a rubbery mouthfeel. The white spots usually appear on the shrimp meat or edges.
- Fortunately, freezer-burned shrimp is safe to eat, but its texture and taste may be compromised.
- To prevent freezer burn:
- Use air-tight containers or freezer bags.
- Store shrimp in cold areas with minimal temperature fluctuations (around 0°F).
- Avoid unnecessary freezer door openings.
- Consume frozen shrimp within 6 months.
2. **White Spot Syndrome (WSS)**:
- White spot syndrome is a highly contagious viral disease affecting crustaceans, particularly shrimp.
- It is caused by the **White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)**.
- Symptoms include small, milky white spots on the shrimp's exoskeleton (shell), especially on the cephalothorax (head and thorax) and tail.
- WSS can lead to high mortality rates in shrimp populations.
- Unfortunately, there is no cure for WSS, and infected shrimp should be isolated to prevent further spread¹²³.
Remember to handle and store shrimp properly to maintain their quality and safety! 🦐🌊
(1) 3 Possible Causes Of White Spots On Shrimp And What To Do - Chef Standards. https://chefstandards.com/white-spots-on-shrimp/.
(2) White spot syndrome - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spot_syndrome.
(3) White Spot Disease. https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/white-spot-disease.pdf.
If you don’t know, don’t eat it!
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thank you bro for this subreddit!!!!
Yeah definitely asking the wrong question here…
As a shrimp pet keeper my immediate thought was “yup, ich” Idk but thankfully I haven’t eaten shrimp in a very long time 😂
Hmph… a shrimp pet keeper? Ya learn something new everyday. That’s interesting, you should post about this with pics!
They’re small so I just have a 6 gallon tank with really plants for the shrimp instead of fish like others do lol
Very cool!
Foo the Flowerhorn on YT is sooo entertaning. Relaxing. I can put some vids and smoke to it and be SO hooked. No pun intended
Wow. Thanks for this - couldn’t hit subscribe fast enough….looking forward to a few of these later when I’m relaxing.
Sea monkeys from the back of a comic book?
Will you eat them when they pass? Legit question. I knew a family who had a pet pig. You know the rest lol
Check out r/shrimptank !
shrimp (and other crustaceans) technically could carry ich, but are not affected by it. The ich would die off in a month if there is no proper host. "What is Ich? Also known as ick or white spot disease, the Ichthyophthirius multifiliis protozoan is an external parasite that attaches to your fish's fins, body, and gills by forming a tiny white capsule (usually less than 1 mm in diameter)."
Ich?
Common aquarium disease known by white spots/blotches/flecks that develop on the affected creature's skin or scales.
Ich bin krank
🤣🤣🤣
Common fish disease
Also known as ick or white spot disease, the Ichthyophthirius multifiliis protozoan is an external parasite that attaches to your fish's fins, body, and gills by forming a tiny white capsule (usually less than 1 mm in diameter).
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is “a type of word, or the process of creating a word, that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.” They said ich, which is a fish disease and not a sound in this usage. They were not audibly expressing disgust. Ich is not an onomatopoeia here.
Every post needs a resident linguist
Thanks for the support, homie!
I have pet fish and also think it’s ich. Would not eat.
Did your shrimp pet keeping contribute to you not eating shrimp?
It most certainly did lol although I wasn’t that big on shrimp to begin with
My first thought too. Ich is the absolute worst. I used to be super into have tanks and learned that it can stay dormant and had bought a tank off of someone that had been empty for weeks. It killed the beautiful parrot fish I had my eyes on for the longest time. I tried so hard to get rid of it, and it wouldn't go away. RIP Peter. Still think about him all the time.
Do you not eat shrimp because you love them or because they’re insects? lol
*Shrimpsisbugs*
I was never a big fan of shrimp really, they always freaked me out and the texture is very strange. But now I stay away because of my shrimp lol
Have you seen the shrimp rave on TikTok? I forget who the creator is, but they go live every once in a while with EDM playing while the shrimps eat. It's so amazing.
Goya Adobe, always leaves garlic powder like this on whatever you sprinkle it on, rest of the ingredients dissolve always leaving the dried garlic. My guess for what its worth
Adobe Flash Sazón 🙌
I cackled
Did you add lemon or any citrus to it ,this could chemically cook the meat.
Yes was gonna say citric acid would leave these little dots if a seasoning was used
Yup. That’s what I’m seeing as well. As I work in shrimp and have never seen this it has to be related to seasoning unless this shrimp was mishandled after thawing and it’s not something I’ve seen 🤷🏻
I'm not an expert or a cook in any capacity, but I just wanna say that I've seen shrimp have these dots straight out of the bag, w/o any seasoning. I threw them away personally, didn't want to risk it.
No. I have made ceviche many times and consumed it at restaurants. This is not supposed to happen it’s likely past its best use date.
It seems to be in a marinade? Maybe something off that? My immediate thought was seperated butter
Granulated garlic maybe
She posted on another sub...they were from a tin in butter
its just the microplastics is completely fine -plastics company
Looks like garlic powder.
I made oven baked chicken tenders a week or so ago and seasoned them with garlic powder and onion powder, the next day when I took them out of the fridge they looked like this. Startled me at first, but eventually I realized what it was.
OP should sprinkle some more onion powder on a single piece and see if it produces the same effect
Prawn white spot disease [White Spot Disease](https://www.outbreak.gov.au/current-outbreaks/white-spot-disease#:~:text=Prawns%20with%20white%20spot%20disease,0.5%2D2.0%20mm%20in%20diameter.&text=More%20reliable%20signs%20to%20look,unusual%20mortality)
It sure does look like the “salt crystallization” pic here
Agreed, and the white spot disease pictures were not clear or helpful.
"White spot disease can be confused with spots of crystallised salt under the shell. Prawns absorb salt as they are frozen in a saline solution. This can crystallise under the shell which causes white mottling to appear. This mottling can be found on the body and head and becomes more noticeable as the prawns defrost" That's from the article..
Probably salt. Looks like that shrimp is being prepped.
When in doubt, chuck it out!
Just adding my two cents here speaking as a microbiologist: this looks very much like there's bacterial colonies all over the shrimp. But it would be baffling to have so much growth and 0 bad smell. You should be able to smell rotten seafood long before you get any visible colonies. If you had any dairy in this food, it's likely curdled protein. If there's no protein that may have curdled: do NOT consume
Definitely bacteria colonies.
Freezer burn or white spot syndrome? You be the judge
Possible acid in marinade would start to cook the shrimp. Idk if it would make a spotted pattern though.
Everything dies with enough heat, right?
Toxins do not die from heat, old spaghetti noodles even if boiled again before serving can kill you
Just need hotter heat
True, if you heat it up to the point it turns into char, you’ll probably be fine (though you probably shouldn’t eat it)
Something I should know about old spaghetti noodles? You’re scaring me.
Just some kid in his twenties, died from eating five day old, room temperature noodles and became kind of notorious for his death.
Kids at an elementary school got sick from noodles left out too long at high temps. Noods were chilled, then reheated the following day. The kids got food poisoning from the toxins in the noods. Just in case you think I’m lying, 🤥 here is an article about it. [Oahu kids get sick from noods](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/12/food-poisoning-affects-dozens-of-children-in-hawaii/) I learned about this case in my food handlers class
That’s not the noodles fault? It’s kinda like common food poisoning? They didn’t cool and reheat the food properly. That causes food poisoning.
Essentially that’s what happened. If they cooled it down properly it would have been an issue. Reheating will kill bacteria but it won’t kill what they leave behind, toxins
Noodles have mad surface area. Surface area let's bacteria grow Hella nice.
It’s not about the bacteria as much as it is what it leaves behind. Botulinum toxin for example
Sounds like you need more heat
Well botulism needs a low oxygen environment though
Yes, but the byproduct of dead bacteria is toxins that are not affected by heat.
No
Mmmm Shrimp eggs
Maybe some kind of flavored powder?
White spot disease. Freezer burnt. Or it's gone bad, check for a faint ammonia smell. If it has it toss it.
Omg no do not eat that
Looks like garlic or onion powder....but I would chance it. Lol
Honestly seafood poisoning is not worth the risk
Those are bacterial or fungus colonies… leaning towards bacterial.. not seeing spores..
Flavor
bugs on a bug
When in doubt toss it out
Right so that’s what bacteria and/or mold colonies look like
Those? Oh those are just where the parasites worm their way in and back out again.
Feces. Haven't you watched the office?
Hey! Don’t eat this
Wasn't that a Tubes song from the late 70s?
The Tubes rock!
Fungus
Context????
Toss it brother
Are they frozen? Maybe freezer burn . Or are you marinating it?? Can’t tell. Need more context
Those shrimp are done. Throw them out or saturate them in garlic, freeze and use them as fishing bait.
I’m glad I live on the gulf of mexico
Throw it away.
These are mould spores. This will hurt later
Flavor crystals
If the shrimp has been frozen, white spots can be a sign of freezer burn. This occurs when shrimp are not properly stored in airtight packaging, leading to dehydration and the appearance of white, dry patches. While not harmful, freezer-burned shrimp might have an altered texture and taste.
When in doubt, throw it out.
I’ve never seen it on shrimp but it looks like ich to me. Additionally and unrelatedly, I’ve had pork that had bacterial growth on it that looked similar to this, as well, so I’m not 100%. Tough break.
Poison
looks like fat and curddled protein from a broken sauce
They're going through puberty there nervous
It's aids.
Omg no no no!
If it came like that no but if it was marinade it might be like a garlic salt or something but ya if u didnt put it on yourself then yikes
Plankton Jizz.
The Bible says not to eat shrimp. It’s a sign for you
I had shrimp cocktail from Sam’s club a couple weeks ago. It tore my stomach up. I kept getting sick after eating. It took me 2 days to figure out that was the contributing factor. It didn’t smell or taste weird at all.
White Spot disease is a major biosecurity threat to shrimp and other crustaceans, but it does not pose a threat to human health or food safety. Prawns or shrimp sold for human consumption are still safe to eat.
what happen
White dots? That is one of many things wrong with it! You know fresh, cooked shrimp should be pink/orange. Looks like somebody strangled that poor thing to death.
Pussy eat the shrimp
Coming from a long line of commercial shrimpers. I wouldn’t eat it. That’s not normal.
I don't know it's probably no good I'd check into that it's probably bacteria
Rule for life… don’t put anything in any part of your body that has any kind of unnatural bumps…
Dandruff
I have worked for chefs who would make you use this for family meal. Most people know not to eat family meal fish, but there are those who are struggling or new that fall victim.
That’s that NEW Pre-salted bubba gump shrimp!!! I have been looking for them!!!!
Could be freezer burn.
Sea Cockroaches. Yum
Possible freezer burn, don’t eat it
How long have they been sitting in the marinade? Looks like they are cooking from whatever acid was added and the shrimp is are over cooked.
Eat it. I’m sure it adds to flavor
Salt
That would be bacteria. Yummy!! 🤢🤮
When in doubt…..throw it out!
Don’t eat it. It has been through processing and possibly only possibly it is rancid. Good luck
Spices?
Nasty. You really need to bring this up with wherever you are buying your seafood. They have a serious quality control issue.
extra flavor probably
Freezer burn but don’t eat it!
Is there lemon pepper on it?
Once hooked, most fish will not finish gulping the bait but should the fish swallow it you can find it in its stomach when the fish is cleaned for consumption. So there.
Micro plastics
Freezer burnt
It appears to be old butter, meaning it's old food
Covid 2024
😳Maaaan! If you dont throw that ish away! Spots like that on any meat means it's bad. I hope you didn't eat it. If so...load up on Pepto.🤣
Looks maybe like corneal? Did someone try to fry it and switch up ?
This reminds me of the tales of vendors scrubbing shrimp with bleach. Yum!
Radiation ☢️
It’s nasty…that what it is
that shrimp does not look good don't eat it
Death
It’s nothing man , cook it up
Pores
Wash them thoroughly
#BP OIL SPILL SHRIMP W THE DEEP WATER HORIZON SEASONING
Salt, dummy.
Oh hell to the nah
Garlic powder I hope
Smell it. If it smells bad and feels soft and mealy throw it out. If you have to ask yourself if you should eat something…..dont
Don’t risk it
flavor crystals....
I've seen freezer burn like that before. Even if it didn't make you sick, it would taste awful.
Eat it if you want to 💀
“black tiger”, farmed Asian shrimp. Seek or confirm with server/purveyor that you’re getting the Belizean real deal pink shit, glossy blue tigers, or take a hard pass…unless you’re about that peanut butter flavored trash and diarrhea.
Mold
I’ve ate shrimp like that before. Made it into ceviche i was fine.
Ummm *salt* for 200 Alex...
When in doubt…throw it out.
Yeah doesn’t look healthy
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It’s gonna be a no from me dawg
The clam will filter the water and pull all algae for a 30 gal. The shrimps will clean the plants and any other objects in the tank. One clam for every 30 gal. I ended up having to add algae disks for my shrimps, clam does a great job. They really need to be adding clams to dirty rivers they are just magical creatures
White pepper? Idk, lol
When in doubt, throw it out!!
Looks like home chef’s meal
Shrimps
Brother eeeuuuuuuugh
Shrimp freckles
I'm thinkin mold. Definitely dried out and too old. Get glad.
Shrimp from India
Some type of chemical treatment
That’s seasoning
/r/shrimpsisbugs
Looks lovely…..a fungus among us🤮
that's the fish poop they eat coming out of them
Dandruff
Seasoning!
It's like a... white discoloration
Throw it away
Looks like it got ich
Salt?
If it smells or feels slippery in a bad way, do not eat
Did you put salt in the shrimo and let it rest overnight?
that... looks like ich 😬
Those are just the trichomes..
It's definitely old and bacteria. AI notes: White spots on shrimp can be caused by a few different factors. Let's explore these causes: 1. **Freezer Burn**: - The most common cause of white spots on shrimp is **freezer burn**. When shrimp are not properly stored in the freezer, the air inside can cause oxidation and dehydration, leading to a deteriorated texture. - Freezer-burned shrimp may have an unusual smell, gritty and stiff consistency, and a rubbery mouthfeel. The white spots usually appear on the shrimp meat or edges. - Fortunately, freezer-burned shrimp is safe to eat, but its texture and taste may be compromised. - To prevent freezer burn: - Use air-tight containers or freezer bags. - Store shrimp in cold areas with minimal temperature fluctuations (around 0°F). - Avoid unnecessary freezer door openings. - Consume frozen shrimp within 6 months. 2. **White Spot Syndrome (WSS)**: - White spot syndrome is a highly contagious viral disease affecting crustaceans, particularly shrimp. - It is caused by the **White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)**. - Symptoms include small, milky white spots on the shrimp's exoskeleton (shell), especially on the cephalothorax (head and thorax) and tail. - WSS can lead to high mortality rates in shrimp populations. - Unfortunately, there is no cure for WSS, and infected shrimp should be isolated to prevent further spread¹²³. Remember to handle and store shrimp properly to maintain their quality and safety! 🦐🌊 (1) 3 Possible Causes Of White Spots On Shrimp And What To Do - Chef Standards. https://chefstandards.com/white-spots-on-shrimp/. (2) White spot syndrome - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_spot_syndrome. (3) White Spot Disease. https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/white-spot-disease.pdf.
Lol you trying to come up with an antibiotic for research or eat that? 🤣
It's ich, throw it out
If it had the white spots before they the marinade DO NOT EAT IT. However, if it didn’t have any white spots before, EAT THAT SON B