Is raw shrimp safe to eat? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, raw shrimp should be avoided because of the risk of parasites or foodborne illness. When choosing to eat raw shrimp, make sure that the shrimp has been frozen first to kill harmful parasites that can infect the human body. However, this does not kill harmful microorganisms, and if someone is in a high-risk group for foodborne illness, raw shrimp should be avoided. Find out more in the article below!