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The Fish on Your Plate Might Not Be What the Label Says
What if the fish on your plate isn't the fish you think it is?
Scientists around the world have been testing seafood from grocery stores, markets, and restaurants using DNA. The results are often surprising. Studies have found that anywhere from 10 percent to more than 30 percent of seafood products are mislabeled. In some cases, cheaper fish are sold as expensive species. In other cases, endangered fish or illegally caught seafood can enter the market under completely different names.
Seafood mislabeling is not just a consumer problem. It can hide illegal fishing, undermine sustainable…
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