View Full Version : white pallups inside flesh on river kings?
elmtree69
08-21-2002, 05:10 PM
Afreind of mine caught s sound river king, when he fillet it, there where these white pallups under the skin.
I told him it most likey was fat, but he was unsure so he disposed of the flesh, thinking it was contaminated.
Any help out there as to what these small white pimples under the skin are or where?
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Without seeing then it would be my guess that they were tapeworm cysts. Just make sure that the meat is cooked completely and they are harmless.
Deleted User
08-21-2002, 06:30 PM
That sounds delicious..... :sick:
Salmonator
08-21-2002, 06:48 PM
I have caught siletz fish with white "pockets" in the meat with some kind of white liquid in them, about the size of an m&m. I have to agree, they're not very appetizing....
dampainter
08-21-2002, 06:52 PM
graemlins/idea.gif uh yeah....those would be flavor nodules
[ 08-21-2002, 06:54 PM: Message edited by: dampainter ]
crabbait
08-21-2002, 07:08 PM
D'painter you are killin' me, "flavor nodules", LOL.
I usually see these little white thingees in duck breasts, but I hear that if you leave them on the counter for awhile, they leave all by themselves.........
dampainter
08-21-2002, 07:17 PM
:cheers:
skein
08-21-2002, 07:33 PM
Crabbait,
Are you sure those "white thingies" in your ducks aren't rock salt caused by picking up the wrong shotgun shells?
Jett'in
Have you ever left a halibut fillet on the counter and seen all the wildlife that climbs out of it? Not to worry, it's all protein - yummy!
Skein
If you looked closely at everything you ate you would starve. :grin:
SLEDDER
08-21-2002, 08:56 PM
ROFLMAO!! You guys are nuts! In a good kind of way. Flavor nodules, :cheers: sheesh
Fshklr
08-21-2002, 09:35 PM
Does your friend still have his catch? Maybe it deserves a closer look by ODFW or WDFW. Would hate to see some strange parisite contaminating our bounty :wink:
Deleted User
08-21-2002, 09:46 PM
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Do you like hotdogs? Dont get me started :shocked:
Just what are "mechanically separated chicken parts"? :shocked:
crabbait
08-21-2002, 10:08 PM
I think that is what happens when you drop a chicken into a chipper. Parts is parts!
crabbait,
You have the correct answer. Send me your name, address and a check for $100 and your prize will be in the mail. :grin:
Chum King
08-22-2002, 12:28 AM
If I remember correctly it is commonly called "tapioca" disease. In the earlier stages of the disease, the "nodules" are fairly small and resemble tapioca, but later on they can get quite large. I have seen them get as big as a jelly bean.
I don't recall the scientific name for it, but I believe it is a protozoan parasite not a worm that causes the disease. I'll try and take a look through my old notes tomorrow, and repost if I find more on the subject.
:sick: The cysts are most definitely disgusting, however the meat is edible. I'd just cut out the cysts and cook it thoroughly.
Amerman
08-22-2002, 12:30 AM
Chum king you are right on I posted this at the same time.
This is really more common the you might think I see this a couple time every year on the north coast streams. I took one into the ODFW and they told me this is call tapioca disease. They claim the meat is still fine and that is not going to spread to other fish or us. But I think It is about the last thing you ever want to see in your fish filets. I have seen them get as big as a quarter.
[ 08-22-2002, 12:35 AM: Message edited by: Amerman ]
OldRedSled
08-22-2002, 02:00 AM
man that is funny Keta.....im going to use that one ok... :grin: :grin: :grin:
Old Red,
You can use it any time, just send a check for $100 for copyright use. :shocked: :grin:
:smile: :cheers: :smile:
Chum King
08-22-2002, 09:04 AM
I went and did a bit more research on the subject to see how well my memory was holding up, and I almost passed. graemlins/idea.gif
The source of "tapioca disease" is a parasite. This parasite causes (and resides in) the cysts is classed as a metazoan not a protozoan. And finally, the scientific name of the critter is Henneguya salmonicola.
This is a relatively common parasite in salmon, and I am unaware of any information that indicates it can be vertically transmitted to humans. :sick:
American Steelhead: Which ODFW office did you take your specimen for analysis? If you got your answer at Newport, it was likely that you were sent to me. :cool:
Salmonator
08-22-2002, 09:10 AM
"American Steelhead"?? Hoo-boy scott, I think that one's gonna stick! :grin:
Chum King
08-22-2002, 09:17 AM
Oops!! My apologies "Amerman". I missed it on your "handle". :whazzup:
NWRedside
08-22-2002, 09:22 AM
I cought a salmon last year on the nestucca that had the same thing..opened it up and it had white cycsts on the inside of the fillets.......tasted fine to me :wink: