Some of the ingredients in sushi can present health risks. Large marine apex predators such as tuna (especially bluefin) can harbor high levels of methylmercury, which can lead to mercury poisoning when consumed in large quantity[49] or when consumed by certain higher-risk groups, including women who might get pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children.[50]
Sashimi or other types of sushi containing raw fish present a risk of infection by three main types of parasites:
For the above reasons, EU regulations forbid the use of fresh raw fish. It must be frozen at temperatures below −20 °C (−4 °F) in all parts of the product for no less than 24 hours.[54] As such, a number of fishing boats, suppliers and end users "super-freeze" fish for sushi to temperatures as low as −60 °C.[55] As well as parasite destruction, super-freezing also prevents oxidation of the blood in tuna flesh, thus preventing the discoloration that happens at temperatures above −20 °C.[56] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi#Health_risks