Can Food Safety Practices and Knowledge of Raw Fish Promote Perception of Infection Risk and Safe Consumption Behavior Intentions Related to the Zoonotic Parasite Anisakis?

The study of the zoonotic parasites genus Anisakis and human anisakiasis is an increasingly hot topic in evolutionary biology epidemiological studies carried out on natural accidental (human) hosts, given risk this parasite to health. However, assessment social-psychological factors relevant Anisakis’ risky consumption behavior still understudied topic. Given centrality topic, highlighted by its presence Goals 2 (subgoal 2.1, achieve food security improve safe nutrition) 3 (health well-being) 2030 Agenda, it appears necessary deepen our knowledge regarding specific There plenty psychological research focused antecedents fish seafood consumption; however, not often specifically examined. This aimed at increasing safety consumers’ products examining their aspects, such as knowledge, perception, awareness, concern about Anisakis. Past future intentions were also investigated. Analyses a sample 251 subjects, path analysis model was used explain possible relations assumed among variables. results showed that habits related raw self-perceived health were, respectively, positively, negatively correlated with higher perceived contracting anisakiasis. turn correlates positively greater willingness pay for Anisakis-free fish. Similarly, prior disease found be associated avoidance consumption, which