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5 days ago

Don't Be Fooled: Avoid Buying This Cheap Fish At All Costs - Tasting Table

The fish can't legally be called catfish in America because that title is reserved for domestic catfish, so it is usually sold as basa, swai, pangasius, and tra. It has been illegally substituted for at least 18 other fish worldwide, according to research by Oceana. Investigative researchers found the fish, which is actually called pangasius, being sold as much higher-value fish such as perch, grouper, sole, and halibut.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Type Of Dish You Should Never Order At Seafood Restaurants - Tasting Table

Avoid ordering generic 'seafood pasta' because it often uses leftover mixed seafood, increasing risk of mislabeled, lower-quality, or less-fresh ingredients.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Much of US shark meat comes from endangered species, study finds

Most shark meat sold in the United States is mislabeled, frequently originating from endangered species and sometimes sold despite high contaminant risks.
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