Scientists Find Parasites in Almost Every Fish From a Recent Tuna Haul – 96% Were Infected
Researchers found 96% of 53 skipjack tuna carried worms, including parasites in muscle tissue that could affect seafood safety and market value.
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Parasites Found In 96% Of Tuna Examined In Brazilian Study
(VINnews) – Nearly all of 53 skipjack tuna examined by Brazilian researchers were found to contain parasites, according to a new study that highlights the importance of sanitary inspections and proper handling of fish intended for consumption. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina examined locally caught skipjack tuna using microscopes and found parasites […]
A study conducted in Brazil found parasites in 96 percent of the tuna examined. Scientists found more than 1,600 parasites in just 53 fish, some of which were also found in muscle tissue.
Worms found in 96% of sushi-grade tuna tested in a lab — risking potential illness and a ruined meal
Brazilian scientists found that 96% of tuna from a recent haul were contaminated with worms. "These results highlight the importance of sanitary inspection," warned the researchers in the a-raw-calyptic study published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Research.
Brazilian scientists examined 53 tuna and found parasites in 96% of the fish, particularly in muscle tissue eaten in sushi and rolls.
Almost every tuna that came into the hands of scientists was infected with parasites - they were found in 96% of the fish. The findings also awaited researchers in the muscle tissue that humans eat.
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