在中國湖北十堰，一名女子因經常食用「生菜卷烤肉」，導致腹痛不止，經檢查後竟從體內取出一條長達20公分的活蛔蟲，這一事件震驚當地民眾，也引起醫界對飲食衛生的廣泛關注。根據醫生說法，這位患者長期習慣於食用韓國風格的「生菜包肉」，即將剛烤好的肉片搭配生菜直接入口，乍看之下既健康又清爽，實則暗藏風險。

問題的關鍵在於「生菜」這一環節。許多人認為，只要烤肉是全熟的，便不會有食安問題，卻忽略生菜本身可能攜帶寄生蟲卵、蟲卵或農藥殘留。特別是在生菜清洗不當或來源不明的情況下，極有可能成為病從口入的媒介。蛔蟲是一種常見的腸道寄生蟲，其蟲卵可存在於受污染的土壤或灌溉水中，若生菜未經徹底清洗與消毒，就可能將這些蟲卵一併吃下肚。

此外，有些店家為追求口感新鮮，會直接用未經熱水燙洗的生菜作為包裹烤肉的食材，加上許多消費者在外用餐時缺乏對清洗流程的掌握，只是視覺上覺得「看起來乾淨」，就大意地食用。這種習慣在韓式燒肉或東南亞風味料理中尤其常見，不少人也會沾上各種調味醬料，進一步掩蓋生菜可能的異味或殘留。

醫師提醒，大部分寄生蟲感染在初期可能沒有明顯症狀，但長期潛伏體內會造成腹痛、脹氣、營養吸收不良，甚至引發腸梗阻或膽道感染。若是在進食後出現持續性腹部不適、消瘦或排便異常等狀況，應及時就醫檢查是否有寄生蟲感染。

為了避免類似事件再次發生，民眾在食用生菜搭配烤肉時需格外注意。首先，若是在家自行料理，應使用流動清水反覆沖洗，最好再以鹽水或醋水浸泡一段時間，以去除可能殘留的蟲卵與農藥。若是在外用餐，應選擇衛生條件良好、食材處理規範的店家，切勿因貪圖口感新鮮而忽視食材來源與清洗流程。對腸胃功能較弱、孕婦、兒童與老人等高風險族群，更應避免生食任何葉菜類蔬菜。

韓式烤肉雖然美味，搭配生菜的吃法也已成為風潮，但這次的蛔蟲事件再次提醒大家：看似健康的飲食背後，若疏於衛生與防護，反而可能成為身體的隱形殺手。健康飲食的前提永遠是安全與潔淨，無論是食材選擇、處理方式，還是用餐習慣，都不可掉以輕心。

In Shiyan, Hubei Province, China, a woman who frequently ate “lettuce-wrapped grilled meat” began experiencing persistent abdominal pain. Upon examination, doctors were shocked to find and remove a 20-centimeter-long live roundworm from her body. The incident sparked public concern and drew attention from the medical community about food safety and dietary habits. According to doctors, the woman regularly consumed Korean-style grilled meat wrapped in raw lettuce—an eating habit that seems healthy and refreshing on the surface, but actually carries hidden risks.

The core issue lies with the raw lettuce. Many people assume that as long as the grilled meat is fully cooked, there’s no food safety issue, overlooking the fact that the lettuce itself may carry parasite eggs or pesticide residues. This is especially true when the lettuce is not properly washed or comes from questionable sources. Roundworms are common intestinal parasites, and their eggs can be found in contaminated soil or irrigation water. If the lettuce isn’t thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, these eggs may be ingested along with the food.

Some restaurants, in pursuit of freshness and texture, may serve raw lettuce without even briefly blanching it. Many diners, unaware of the restaurant’s food prep process, assume it’s safe just because it "looks clean." This habit is particularly common in Korean BBQ or Southeast Asian cuisine. Furthermore, the strong flavors of dipping sauces can mask any off taste or signs of unclean produce.

Doctors warn that most parasitic infections show little to no symptoms in the early stages. However, over time, parasites can cause abdominal pain, bloating, malnutrition, and even intestinal obstruction or bile duct infections. If symptoms like persistent abdominal discomfort, weight loss, or irregular bowel movements appear after meals, medical evaluation should be sought promptly to check for parasitic infections.

To prevent similar incidents, people should be extremely cautious when eating raw lettuce with grilled meat. At home, lettuce should be washed repeatedly under running water and ideally soaked in salt or vinegar water to remove pesticide residues and possible parasite eggs. When dining out, it is important to choose restaurants with good hygiene practices and properly handled ingredients. One should not trade safety for the illusion of freshness. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and people with weaker digestive systems should avoid eating raw leafy vegetables altogether.

Although Korean BBQ is delicious and the trend of pairing it with raw lettuce is widespread, this roundworm case serves as a stark reminder: seemingly healthy eating habits can turn dangerous if hygiene is overlooked. Safe and clean food is the foundation of a healthy diet. Whether it’s ingredient selection, preparation, or dining habits, nothing should be taken lightly.