Something Fishy Going On in U.S. Seafood Market?

Nonprofit advocacy group: One-in-three fish mislabeled; Report says cod, salmon, red snapper often replaced by cheaper fish.

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Story Created: Jun 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM AKDT

 

For those of us who aren't scientists, there are some things you can do.

 

Lee asked, "Whole fish, is this the best way to know you're getting what you paid for?"

 

Oceana's Stiles said, "It is. Ideally, you can look at the fish and clearly see this is a red snapper."

 

Lee asked, "So I should just take this and ask my fish monger to cut it up for dinner for me?"

 

Stiles said, "That would be great, and then right in front of your eyes you know you're getting what you paid for."

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Michael Jimmy said on Wednesday, Jun 8 at 11:13 AM

Because of high seas bycatch and their greed.

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