A recent study shows that one in five seafood products are mislabelled, which increases the risk of consuming endangered species, writes Science Alert citing The Conversation.
According to a recent study, a significant portion of seafood sold globally is mislabeled, which can lead to the unintended consumption of endangered species.
Research done in Calgary between 2014 and 2020 found that one in five fish or seafood samples, including shrimp and octopus, were not labeled correctly. Misleading labels can hide vulnerable species, creating difficulties in ethical consumer choices.
100% of the labeled products were cheaper species
The study found that 100% of the labeled products were actually cheaper species. Other cases involve salmon food products mislabeled as rainbow trout and Pacific cod instead of Atlantic cod, a vulnerable species.
Mislabelling has implications for marine conservation and public health, and experts are urging consumers to buy products with clear specifications and support legal action.
Source: www.descopera.ro
