I plainly remember on several occasions growing up my mother grabbing a piece of raw hamburger out of the package and popping it in her mouth.

Of course, back then meat was processed a lot differently than it is today. Progress!

Tartare isn't my thing, but I'll order carpaccio at any place with the guts to have it on the menu. (Such as the fabulous Dee Felice in Newport, KY)

My immune system isn't compromised, and I always follow that appetizer with a nice high proof bourbon, you know, for health...:)